Senior Process Engineer

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Process Engineer to join our process engineering team working out of Eichleay’s Ferndale, WA office.  This is a full-time role which offers competitive compensation and benefit packages.  Our benefits include medical, 401K match, company contributions to a Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, Paid Holiday's and more.   In this position you will report to the Process Team Lead and travel as required to meet with internal teams, clients and perform field visits.

Compensation: $115,000 - $150,000 *Anticipated annual salary may vary based on skills, experience, qualifications and internal peer equity.  The pay range listed for this position is based on the anticipated base compensation at the time of the posting. 

Move Forward with Eichleay

Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including energy and chemicals, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply Chemical Engineering principles to complete process engineering tasks with minimal supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals, budgets, and schedules.
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, Line and Tie-In Lists.
• Produce process engineering calculations such as pressure drop and equipment sizing.
• Develop process data sheets for stationary and rotating equipment including pressure vessels, tanks, separators, filters, heat transfer equipment, pumps, and compressors.
• Evaluate equipment overpressure scenarios and relief systems, including PSV sizing following applicable client standards, API 520 Part I/II, and API 521.
• Perform utility sizing calculations and utility system analysis
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) sessions.
• Review vendor drawings to ensure design accuracy and compliance with specifications
• Interface with other internal engineering disciplines (mechanical, piping, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation, automation, architecture) to ensure a coordinated design and complete engineering deliverables.
• Work on all project phases from feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design and construction support.
• Provide construction support activities including responding to submittals and RFIs.
• Consistently achieve goals, deliver quality and accurate work, and meet timelines. This includes reviewing project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Demonstrate awareness and commitment to health, safety, and environmental issues. Address those issues as necessary to ensure zero harm to all employees, clients, and contractors with zero environmental incidents. 

Job Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Process Engineering for Refinery or other oil and gas related industries.

Education: Bachelors in Chemical Engineering (BSChE) from an ABET accredited program

Location: This position is based out of our Ferndale, WA office. It is a hybrid role with an expectation to be in the office 3 days a week (Tues-Thurs).

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, including writing skills, preparing reports to describe design conclusions, deliver presentations, analyses, etc.

Technical Competence:

• Proven ability to develop PFDs and P&IDs.

• Simulation experience using HYSYS, PRO/II or other comparable process simulation software.

• Experience developing process data sheets for stationary and rotating equipment including pressure vessels, tanks, separators, filters, heat transfer equipment, pumps, and compressors.

• Sound knowledge of API, ASME and ANSI standards.

Certifications: EIT/PE preferred but not required

Collaboration: Ability to form and foster collaborative relationships within Eichleay and with clients and partners.

Travel: Frequent travel will be required to a nearby refinery site location.  

Preferred Skills / Experience:

• Knowledgeable in refinery and/or chemical plant unit operations. 

• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification preferred 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  

• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning and education through participation in internal and/or external training opportunities.

• Ability to work effectively in a schedule driven environment where timing is a critical function.

• Effectively interact with all levels of employees, clients, and vendors.

• Strong customer focus with commitment to building enduring relationships that yield customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Ability to deal with change and demonstrate flexibility as required.

Industry Requirements:

This role may require all or some of the following requirements at time of hire or during employment:

• RSO Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain.
• Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
• TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain.
• Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
• Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:  

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.  
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.  
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates. This may include weekdays and weekends.  
• Job duties may be performed at a client site, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Day to day job direction will typically be by Eichleay team lead.  
• Conditions and/or schedule may vary, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.  
• Candidates will be required to follow our clients' site-based rules and protocols regarding infectious diseases. 

All opportunities with Eichleay will require authorization to work in the US without the need for sponsorship.  Positions will require in-person interactions and may require working on site in an office or field environment.   This position is subject to federally mandated drug/alcohol testing. Candidates applying to Eichleay must have the ability to be badged and maintain a badge as a safety sensitive position and/or within the Building and Construction trade for process safety management governed facilities. This will require in-depth drug screening for all positions. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation. 

 Use of Artificial Intelligence: At Eichleay, we embrace the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency and decision-making across our operations, including recruitment.