Ameresco

Senior Process Engineer

Ameresco

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $97,400 - $169,250 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Design and Procurement: Perform design calculations and prepare equipment specifications; Solicit bids from equipment suppliers and assist in procurement of mechanical equipment and instrumentation; Design LFGTE plants and high RNG facilities to include GA layout, PFD, PIDs, BOM, 2D bid drawings, routing/piping subsystem, and construction drawings.
  • Process Planning: Plan, develop, direct, and coordinate gas processes.
  • Technology Evaluation: Evaluate technological needs and integrate them into gas processing plants.
  • Quality Assurance: Stop or postpone gas processing if quality or regulatory concerns arise and coordinate resolution; Collaborate with personnel at gas processing plants to troubleshoot issues and develop maintenance practices.
  • Investigations and Reports: Conduct process and production failure investigations; Implement corrective actions and prepare reports to communicate problem/resolution/progress.
  • Engineering Support: Provide engineering support to operations (LFGTE and RNG plants) in design, instrumentation, and maintenance; Collaborate with all engineering disciplines and operations staff to understand processes and provide design input.
  • Process Improvement: Develop, evaluate, and improve gas processing methods; Modify processes to enhance safety, product quality, and cost efficiency.
  • Documentation and Communication: Create accurate P&ID drawings, BOMs, and other engineering documentation; Compile quality data, establish regular communication, and facilitate action plans for continuous improvement; Create project specifications along with Instrumentation specifications, MOC and SOPs.
  • Safety and Decision-Making: Analyze workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow; Design layouts for equipment and workspace efficiency.
  • Technical Competence: Make decisions on proper equipment selection and application; Consider cost, value, application suitability, safety, and reliability.
  • Knowledge and Collaboration: Maintain knowledge of industry standards (ASME, AGA, API, AISC, OSHA, ASTM); Collaborate with outside vendors, contractors, and design teams to meet project specifications and deadlines.
  • Mentorship: Act as a mentor to Process Engineers within the Alternative Fuels business unit.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, process engineering or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years related work experience in landfill gas to energy, high BTU/RNG, oil refinery, chemical process, and/or gas process.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred.
  • Technical experience with gas processing using membrane, pressure swing adsorption, and solvent adsorption processes or gas compression equipment and/or flare and thermal oxidizers is desired.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), crankcase ventilation system, compressors/blowers, expansion joints and HVAC systems.
  • Ability to use AutoCAD for creating process block diagrams, P&IDs, and control philosophy for landfill gas to energy facilities (LFGTE) and renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
  • Proficient with current Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific methods.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the basic principles, theories, concepts, and practices in the applicable area of processing engineering/technical specialization.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Benefits
  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • paid time off
  • performance incentives
  • bonuses
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
design calculationsequipment specificationsgas processingprocess improvementP&ID drawingsBOMmembrane processespressure swing adsorptionsolvent adsorptiongas compression equipment
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsanalytical skillsflexibilityversatilitymentorshipcollaborationdecision-makingtroubleshooting
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License