ResponsibilitiesProvide input to business development and upfront project execution effortsProvide consultation on process issues and designsIdentify a pathway to/and evaluate alternate process technologiesIdentify department procedure requirements, gaps in procedures, and help draft process department proceduresDevelop and evaluate conceptual process designsConduct inter-discipline reviews, highlighting important design aspects to other departmentsCollect process data that is not readily available and make design decisions based on limited process informationDevelop complex process simulations including HTRI etc., utilizing the correct thermodynamic property packages, and understand the limitations of simulationDevelop and/or confirm/check relief device scenarios and calculate estimated required relief loadsDevelop complex equipment and vessel process designsDevelop execution plans for projects, including fast track and long lead item identification.Identify the necessity for process control interlocksMentor young engineers by providing direction and effectively delegating work to other engineers on a teamDevelop comprehensive process scopes of workSolve client operating problems / Troubleshoot existing processesRecommend potential instruments and specific instrumentation technologies for applications as requiredRecognize project opportunities when working with clients on other projectsUtilize estimated solutions to engineering problems versus an exact solution as needed.Develop process control strategiesUtilize the correct staff level for project tasks in order to help control budgetIdentify and resolve client design errors, open issues or conflicting information on projectsParticipate in Process Hazard AnalysisDevelop material balances as required for projectsManage process projects of varying complexityWrite process department ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices).Execute P&ID walk-down efforts or field verification of P&ID’s.Utilize industry codes and standards in designs, and apply them as required.Use familiarity with process technologies and standard refining process to develop designs.Interact with vendors regarding packaged processes and technologies for inclusion in process designs.Check process data on instrument data sheets and recognize the applicability/limitations of the instrument technology selected.Track hours used to execute project tasks, review projects schedules, and complete efforts within allowed budget and schedule.Identify out of scope work on projects and learn to resolve issues with project management.Demonstrate ability in applying engineering judgment.Assist in reviewing resumes, interviewing, and evaluating potential new hiresAll other duties as assignedTechnical CompetenciesUnderstanding and ability to apply basic fundamentals in Chemical Engineering, including ; Fluid Dynamics, Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Process Unit Operations and Separations, basic Reaction Kinetics and Reaction Design Theory, Material and heat balances, etc.Understand PFD and P&ID symbology, layout, standards and workflowUnderstand the different stages of P&ID’s development and check P&ID’s against the development stagesAble to modify P&ID’s and check modifications against CAD drafting standards and client standardsAble to develop demolition P&ID’sAble to develop, and maintain Drawing list, Line lists, Equipment lists, and Specialty Items listsAble to read, understand, and utilize piping isometrics and plot plans in order to perform hydraulic calculations for compressible, incompressible and two-phase systems, including dense phase and dilute phase pneumatic conveyingDemonstrate the ability to perform and document process calculations that can be easily checkedCapable of developing process simulations and is knowledgeable of physical property estimation packagesDevelop physical property data for the selection of instrumentationUnderstand the hierarchy of process documents in process designsUnderstanding of typical instrumentation types and their principles of operationDemonstrate capability to accurately check work produced at all discipline skill levelsGood computer skills, familiarity with common office software as well as specialty process engineering software, such as Aspen HYSYS and MathCADDemonstrate understanding of process design equations and there applicability to design engineeringDemonstrated ability to generate Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s) and Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID’s)Ability to develop process man-hour estimates for projectsAbility to review vendor equipment designs and data for suitability to the process design.Ability to develop process control strategiesCapable of drafting a process scope of work documentCapable of developing a Process Design BasisAble to specify specialty items and generate specialty item data sheets as requiredDemonstrated ability to size, select, specify and design pressure relief devices, inlet an outlet piping and effluent handling systemsAble to set process design conditions and develop equipment designs/sizes along with the required data sheetsQualificationsBachelor’s Degree or higher Chemical Engineering15+ years of experience in the chemical and refining process industriesMust possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skillsMust be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the futureValdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.EEO/AAE