Senior Process Engineer

Location: Richland, WA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details:

• Position Type: Contract
• Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $70.00–$77.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel to support projects

Job Summary: Our Federal group is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to support our growing work in the DOE and DOD. The successful candidate will have experience with nuclear system design, working with Safety Class or Safety Significant systems and working under a NQA-1 program, or have experience with energetics or explosives system design (synthesis, handling, mixing, and charging). The position requires an experienced and competent individual capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria, and must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Have experience with nuclear system design, working with Safety Class or Safety Significant systems and working under a NQA-1 program, or have experience with energetics or explosives system design (synthesis, handling, mixing, and charging)
• Have experience applying nuclear, chemical or explosive-safety requirements into designs
• Have experience in project execution, from initial process studies, support of project cost estimates, through detailed design into EPC project execution
• Have a clear understanding of the steps of project development (e.g. front-end engineering design) and level of detail required in each step of project development
• Independently develop PFDs, P&IDs, complete equipment sizing and specifications, develop instrument process data and specifications
• Demonstrate leadership ability at the discipline level on a multidiscipline project team
• Develop process models with commercially available programs (Aspen, Hysys, ChemCAD) or by building custom models in Excel
• Support business development efforts by developing engineering estimates and supporting proposal development

Required Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 7 years process engineering experience, OR
• Bachelor Degree in Chemical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 7 years process engineering experience, OR
• Master Degree in Chemical Engineering and 6 years process engineering experience
• Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members
• Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
• Ability to travel

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• EPC project experience preferred

Required Skills:

• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures
• Strong knowledge of process design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE)
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills:

• Strong computer skills include process simulation software (i.e. Hysys and/or Aspen, HTRI)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program, OR Bachelor Degree in Chemical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program with successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, OR Master Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoE or DoD Security Clearance

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Position may require travel to support projects, estimated at 25%

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client: Infrastructure Engineering Firm We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.

About GTT: GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-05288