Process Engineer I

Process Engineer 1

The Process Engineer 1 (PE1) supports foundational process engineering activities at Fluid Quip Technologies. As an entry-level role, the PE1 contributes to the process engineering workflow from initial project conception through detailed engineering, commissioning, system start-up, and plant optimization. This role emphasizes task execution under the guidance of senior engineers while fostering the development of technical expertise and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops a basic rapport with clients, gaining an understanding of client interaction and the various project types FQT can deliver
• Gains knowledge within FQT departments to understand how each contributes to project success. Seeks mentorship and identifies personal training needs and goals
• Gains knowledge of FQT's technologies, engineering standards, and specifications, ensuring adherence to technical requirements
• Gains understanding of FQT Process Engineering deliverables throughout the FEL (Front-End Loading) process
• Prepares Design Base Engineering Reports and client presentations, ensuring accuracy and quality. Collaborates with team members to refine deliverables
• Presents Process Engineering deliverables to clients, ensuring clear communication. Supports the team in addressing questions and providing solutions
• Sizes equipment, piping, instrumentation, and valves (manual, automated, relief), ensuring accuracy under guidance
• Creates Engineering Deliverables: Design Basis, Mass & Energy Balances, Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, Engineering Lists, Equipment Layouts, and Tie Point Drawings under guidance
• Gains foundational understanding of process startup activities, developing troubleshooting skills, while supporting team members and the overall project
• Creates process control philosophies, functional descriptions, SOPs, and training documents under guidance.
• Performs process calculations and modeling in Excel and ChemCAD under guidance.
• Gains understanding of Engineering practices (Geotechnical, Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Permit) required to take an FQT project through the FEL stages
• Supports R&D activities and plant trials related to develop FQT technologies
• Participates in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) and Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP) to identify potential hazards in design
• Gains understanding of what quality deliverables look like and the FQT engineering process for QA/QC to deliver all engineering deliverables
• Gains understanding of engineering costs throughout each FEL stage
• Gains understanding for the time required to produce engineering deliverables, throughout each FEL stage and how that affects the overall project schedule
• Learns to collaborate with other engineers and the broader project team throughout FQT

Qualifications:

• Developing problem solving skills by identifying challenges and generating solutions
• Conveys ideas and is an active listener to feedback or concerns. Working towards building trust with teammates and clients
• Has a win/win attitude with the team. Demonstrates accountability, trustworthiness and works with the team to collaborate
• Working to develop leadership skills of Communication, Influence, Integrity, Decision-making, Empathy, and Adaptability within the engineering team and FQT
• Demonstrates an optimistic view for good in every situation, is open to new ideas and feedback, and has the resilience to bounce back from setbacks
• Brings enthusiasm, vigor and focus to the workplace, can maintain momentum and is adaptable, even during challenging times
• Accomplishing goals with consistency, attention to detail and perseverance. Is accountable for action and results, whether they are successes or failures
• Demonstrates initiative and eagerness to learn; actively seeks out opportunities to contribute
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Passed or working towards passing FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam
• 0-5 years of practical engineering experience, including internships.
• Basic knowledge of process engineering principles, mass and energy balances, and system/equipment sizing.
• Travel requirements vary significantly by project. While the average travel expectation is roughly 25%, certain projects may require up to 100% travel and could involve shift work
• Valid driver's license required.