Process Engineer

Quanta Services - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Baton Rouge, LA

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

The Process Engineer at NorthStar Energy Services is responsible for developing process design parameters and technical deliverables for industrial process systems, particularly in areas such as gas treating, oil and gas, power plants, and liquid material handling. This role requires a strong background in chemical process engineering and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on creating and updating P&IDs, chemical process simulations, and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate communication with clients, management, and co-workers
• Understand the specific scope of work, design criteria, and project standards
• Participate in weekly calls to verify scope and information
• Prepare and maintain calculations for submittals for applicable permits or client review
• Develop system design including PFD, P&ID, layouts, and specifications
• Check work received from Designers/Drafters for correctness and quality
• Ensure all engineering tasks are on budget and on schedule
• Develop process parameters including mass flow, heat transfer, material balance capacities and rates
• Utilize analysis simulation software such as HYSYS, ProMax, UniSim, Pipe-Flo
• Perform advanced engineering work as a technical specialist for complex assignments
• Size, select, and evaluate Relief Devices according to API 520 & API 521
• Size and select atmospheric pressure and vacuum protection devices according to API 2000
• Interface with mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers
• Create line lists, equipment lists, and initial instrument lists
• Develop logic diagrams and cause and effect charts for the facility

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in Chemical Process Engineering in midstream and petrochemical industry (7-8 years preferred)
• Familiarity with process design and control
• Knowledge of relevant industrial standards, including API 520, API 521 Pt. I & Pt. II, API 2000, ASME Sec. VIII, API 610
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and implement solutions
• Experience in developing industry-specific calculations for systems such as chemical balance, pipe flow rates, and overpressure protection
• Experience in developing sizing information for process equipment and providing information in the form of equipment datasheets
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in project leadership and/or supportive roles
• Professional License (P.E.) in the State of Louisiana and/or Texas preferred
• Light physical effort required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about facility

Nice-to-haves

• Professional License (P.E.) in the State of Louisiana and/or Texas

Benefits

• Industry leading insurance benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, emergency, hospital indemnity, critical illness
• Company supplements payments for medical insurance
• 401K savings plan with contribution matching and no waiting period to enroll
• Long-term disability and life insurance paid by the company