Mechanical Process Engineer

Portsmouth, England, United States

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

Description

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Overview

About Us: We are a leading engineering, procurement, and construction company specializing in natural gas and liquefied natural gas projects. Our team is passionate about innovation and excellence, and we are looking for talented engineers who are eager to learn, explore new challenges, and contribute to a variety of exciting projects.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, intelligent team that values innovation and continuous learning.

Work on diverse and challenging projects that will expand your expertise.

Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

Contribute to impactful projects with a leader in the natural gas and LNG industry

Responsibilities

Perform process design for LNG, Propane, and other natural gas related facilities

Establish process requirements to accomplish project goals with input from Project Manager, other disciplines and customer representatives

Conduct process modeling and perform necessary engineering calculation to design and size process equipment

Size, specify, request quotes for and select major process equipment 

Work with equipment suppliers during design and fabrication process to ensure acceptance of final product.  FAT (factory-acceptance test) attendance is often required

Support Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Drawing (P&ID) development

Support other disciplines with process design, equipment selection, and operation needs

Participate in cross discipline design review and process hazard analysis (PHA) evaluations

Support/develop sequence of operation (SOO), alarm list, and interlock documents for use in controls programming, system checkout, and project documentation

Support project start up and commissioning activities, including develop and oversee commissioning plan, prepare operating procedures, and process checkout/performance testing 

Evaluate existing / operating processes for the purposes of troubleshooting, optimization, and/or expansion

Prepare and conduct training for customer operations staff

Travel locally and nationally to customer locations and project sites for evaluations, troubleshooting efforts or commissioning activities. Typical travel is 15%-20% of the time

Display a strong commitment to safety – for yourself and for others

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge & Skills

Good technical writing, communication, and presentation skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build relationships with co-workers, customer and vendors

Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, clients, vendors and subcontractors

Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint

Experience with Process Modeling software a plus

Ability to multi-task, set priorities and manage deadlines

Ability to work safely around operating equipment and active construction sites

Education and/or Experience

BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE, EIT / FE) a plus

10+ years-experience in process engineering preferred

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company

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NV5

Visionary is not a term typically associated with technical  and engineering professionals. Yet for 65 years, NV5 has anticipated the changes that would impact our clients and has expanded our capabilities in order to deliver sustainable solutions for the built environment.

“Beyond Engineering” describes not only the services we provide, but also our business philosophy.  It explains how we treat our clients and our attention to their needs.  It describes how we establish relationships that go beyond the realm of the project at hand, our commitment to sustainability, our involvement in our communities and the variety of services we provide.

NV5 offers value solutions for public and private infrastructure, real estate and the environment.  Clients include federal, state, municipal and local governments as well as private property owners and quasi-public agencies for the fields of education, healthcare and energy and utilities.

Projects consist of the planning, design, permitting, inspection and field supervision, and management oversight of transportation systems, water/wastewater systems, sports facilities, military base renovations, utilities expansion, renewable energy, and education and healthcare facilities.  Outsourcing, forensic engineering, litigation support, condition assessment and compliance certification are other services provided for projects of the same type.