Senior Process Engineer (VA, MD)

at  Merrick Company

Overview:
Merrick is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in the Energy, Manufacturing, and Bioprocessing business unit with at least 12 years of experience. The candidate may work with clients of food & beverage, personal care, chemicals, defense contracting, heavy manufacturing, pulp & paper, automotive, power, renewable energy, and bioprocessing projects. The responsibilities include, but not limited to leading projects and managing other engineers and designers to maintain scope, schedule, and budget. The candidate must have a firm understanding of manufacturing operations and be able to mentor less experienced engineers. This is a full-time position based in our Richmond (VA), Newport News (VA), or Baltimore (MD) office with the opportunity for a hybrid/remote work schedule within 150 miles of one of the offices.
Typical annual pay range for this position is $120,000.00 - $150,000.00. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in engineering and design of industrial processes and facilities.
• Registered professional engineer or eligible to obtain Virginia and Maryland licenses.
• Experience walking down industrial sites and providing high-level assessments of manufacturing processes/utility systems.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of consensus standards such as ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel codes, API codes, and NFPA codes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills are necessary to maintain and grow the process engineering discipline group.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Client requirements for this position require US Citizenship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of engineering design for process safety .
• Experience with AFT Fathom or Arrow.
• Experience with Aspen Plus or Aspen HYSYS.
• Experience in managing personnel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• The job requires the ability to visit industrial sites and construction sites for the intent of performing inspections and observations that may be physically demanding. These inspections and observations may be made at heights, in confined spaces, and may require the use of a respirator to perform the inspections.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Interface with operating personnel at client sites to conduct analyze and solve client problems.
• Develop technical proposal scope of works and design estimates based on client proposal requests. Develop project schedules based on project scope deliverables.
• Support Merrick project managers by drafting comprehensive technical approaches for proposals.
• Interpret scopes of work and translate them into executable project plans.
• Communicate clearly with client and project managers on technical solutons and reporting project status.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs. Develop and/or verify mass and energy balances.
• Size and specify typical process equipment such as pumps, tanks, heat exchangers, chillers, condensers, mixers, dryers, distillation columns, etc.
• Perform calculations to size and specify process, service, and utility piping systems. Perform calculations to size and specify safety relief devices.
• Work with designers to develop 3D process models and piping isometric drawings.
• Check process project deliverables and interdiscipline check other project deliverables.
• Contribute to the preparation of construction documents including drawings, specifications, calculations, and equipment datasheets.
• Interface with vendors to attain quotes and provide bid tabulations.
• Review construction submittals and answer RFIs.
• Develop construction verification and commissioning plans.
• Mentor other process engineers and designers.
• Plan and delegate project specific tasks to maintain project schedules.
• Assist with weekly resource planning activities for process engineers and designers.