Engineer III Process

Zachry Group•Downers Grove, IL

About The Position

Zachry Group is seeking Process Engineer III candidates for our Downers Grove Engineering Design Center. The Process Engineer III will be responsible for routine process engineering and design tasks for assigned projects based on specific and detailed instructions received from the assigned supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
6+ years of experience working as a Process Engineer within the Energy & Chemical Industries
Experience in performing hydraulic analysis, heat and material balance calculations and relief system analysis
Experience in sizing and rating pumps, vessels and exchangers
Experience in PFD and P&ID development
Experience in developing instrument lists and line lists
Good Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal, and Written)
Complex Problem Solving (STEM)
Attention to Detail
Judgment and Decision Making
Experience with Process Engineering Computer Software
Strong desire to learn
Proven Leadership skills
Ability to independently organize and prioritize work assignments and coordinate a variety of tasks, with ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer
Experience as a Process Engineer in the refining, gas processing, chemical plant, food/beverage, corn wet milling, oilseed processing, decarbonization and/or energy transition industries.
Experience participating in HAZOP/LOPA studies

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
Responsible for development of heat and material balance information using various commercial software.
Assist with sizing and rating various equipment like pumps, horizontal and vertical vessels, heat exchangers, and air coolers.
Responsible for performing hydraulic analysis and calculations for piping systems.
Assist with design of relief system, flare header design, relief valve sizing and performing contingency analysis and flare header analysis.
Participate in various client Process Hazard Analysis reviews (i.e. risk review, HAZID, HAZOP/LOPA).
Independently evaluates, ‎selects, ‎and applies standard engineering techniques, ‎procedures and criteria, ‎using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
Present technical information to peers or other personnel for review.
Analyze problems and take appropriate design actions to ensure project meets client expectations.
Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Estimate work hour effort requirements and be able to track and forecast budgets.
May supervise, coordinate, and review work of a small staff of engineers.
Other duties as assigned