Process Engineer

As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there’s no end to the scope and significance of your work — and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Whether designing new EV charging, hydrogen or CNG delivery systems, CO2 capture system, a transformational cross-country pipeline, optimizing operation and design or existing facilities, verifying the safety and reliability of an asset, or in the field overseeing construction projects, you’ll be joining a team of recognized industry experts on work that’s critical to our clients and our communities. The Energy industry is changing — and we’re helping clients stay ahead of the change. Join a team that’s working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our Process group in the Bakersfield, California office. You will work with close guidance and supervision to execute tasks and support designer and drafters on related tasks and projects. A Process Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include design, specification, calculations, and field work.

The role for this position will work on a variety of projects, and as a team member of a smalls and larger multi-discipline projects which require a good communication skill, team player behavior, as well as skills for acting as process engineer leader. You will assist to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer certain processes or methodologies for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include process and mechanical calculations, develop technical bid analysis, conduct Process and Hazards Analysis (PHA), prepare Operational Philosophy, prepare commissioning and start-up procedures, prepare Standard Operational Procedures (SOP), prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), review 3D model, attend Constructability review meetings, and perform field work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Assists with the development of technical equipment specifications required for a project.
• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Performs calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Ability to perform on-site design services, and field engineering work.
• Support design and drafting team members in the development of all mechanical drawings deliverables related to the construction and modification of our client’s facilities.
• Work as a contributing team member within a multi-discipline team to ensure compatibility with design intent.
• Provide technical support to the client for the resolution of operational problems.
• Understand and work within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
• Execute some mechanical engineering deliverables on multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Appropriate application of codes and standards (both legislated and customer-specific).
• Develop the design basis memorandum (DBM)
• Develop Process Simulation through commercial software.
• Develop PFD (Process flow Diagrams) diagrams.
• Develop P&ID's (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
• Develop material selection diagrams.
• Develop process data sheet for safety valves, control valves and flow meters.
• Perform calculations to specify equipment, i.e., Pumps, Compressors, Separators, Heaters, Heat Exchangers, Columns, etc.
• Prepare data sheets and specifications for equipment procurement.
• Perform Hydraulic Calculations, through commercial software.
• Work with Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to develop the control philosophy and cause and effect charts.
• Interface with client and other discipline personnel internally to finalize the design.
• Participate in Hazop Evaluation
• Develop operating procedures.
• Ensure all work is completed with safety of paramount concern.