Process Engineer

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 55+ locations and growing

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2024 awards:

• Nine consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" (#16) by Zweig Group
• Recognized as #10 in the "Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms" in the U.S. by Zweig Group
• Recognized as #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region.
• Recognized in Crains "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing firms based in Michigan.
• Recognized in Crains Magazine as one of Michigan's largest privately held companies.

Position Snapshot

We are seeking a mid to senior level Process Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in oil and gas or specialty chemicals. Ideal candidates have experience serving as a lead engineer on multi-discipline projects. Mechanical engineering experience is a plus.

What You Will Do

• Serve as lead process engineer and senior technical advisor on multiple projects across midstream, pipeline, and specialty chemical sectors.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, and heat and material balances.
• Build and validate process simulations and perform hydraulic calculations, line sizing, and equipment sizing.
• Prepare engineering reports, specifications, datasheets, and calculations for process systems and equipment.
• Lead or participate in HAZOP, LOPA, PHA, and risk analyses.
• Perform feasibility and economic studies, conceptual and front-end design, optimization, and debottlenecking.
• Coordinate with project managers, discipline leads, clients, vendors, and contractors to deliver project scope, schedule, and quality.
• Conduct independent QA/QC of process deliverables and review other disciplines for alignment with process design intent.
• Review and respond to RFIs and third-party vendor drawings.
• Perform field work to gather design information and support commissioning as needed.
• Contribute to proposals for engineering services and support business development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, or Biochemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive process engineering experience in midstream, pipeline, or specialty chemical environments.
• Strong foundation in process design and control, including development of PFDs, P&IDs, and H&MBs.
• Proficiency in process calculations, including chemical balances, pipe hydraulics and flow rates, compression, maximum intended inventory, and overpressure protection.
• Demonstrated experience with equipment sizing and specification for compressors, gas turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, dehydration units, storage vessels, separators, relief valves, distillation columns, and reactors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license preferred.
• Engineer in Training certification strongly preferred.
• Prior experience as a lead engineer.
• Mechanical engineering experience or exposure to mechanical design considerations.
• Experience in one or more of the following systems or facilities:
  • Compressor stations, meter stations, crude oil booster pump stations, storage facilities
  • Combined cycle power plants and utility systems such as steam, fuel gas, air, and nitrogen
  • Gas sweetening, dehydration, and conditioning
  • Process filters and separators, mixers, strainers
  • Safety equipment systems, fire suppression, vapor recovery units, chemical injection
  • Flare and relief systems
  • Meters, restrictive orifices, and control valves
• Software proficiency: ProMax, Thermoflex or GT PRO, Caesar II, PipeSim, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience researching and integrating company standards, municipal requirements, and regulatory codes into project deliverables.

Tools and Methods

• Process simulation development using ProMax.
• PFD, P&ID, and H&MB development.
• Relief valve sizing and contingency analysis.
• Atmospheric tank venting and emissions calculations.
• Hydraulic calculations and studies.
• Control valve sizing.

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Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages 
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals up to $5,000
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

'Atwell'ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services