Process Engineer I (Life Sciences)

Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA

Salary: USD 72,980–87,576 per year

Company

hirify.global provides sustainable engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions for the life sciences and food and beverage industries.

What you will do

• Support the design and engineering of manufacturing facilities, process equipment, facility infrastructure, and critical utility systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, including heat transfer and pressure drop calculations.
• Document process design scopes and coordinate deliverables with architects, engineers, designers, and internal and external project members.
• Develop block and process flow diagrams, user requirements specifications, equipment lists, equipment arrangements, equipment datasheets, utility summaries, and P&IDs.
• Support studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction administration, and construction site observations.
• Work on multiple projects, solve basic-to-complex problems under supervision, and manage time effectively.

Requirements

• Must be based in Philadelphia, PA, USA.
• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program in mechanical, chemical, or bioprocess engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience in a design firm setting.
• Fundamental knowledge of process modeling, material and energy balances, sizing calculations, fluid mechanics, hydraulic modeling, and heat transfer.
• Ability to perform discipline design calculations under the supervision of an engineer and participate in cross-discipline project coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and engineering software for drafting, process modeling, and calculations.

Nice to have

• Registration for or completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Fundamental experience with chemistry and biochemistry.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with a complete benefits package for individual and family needs.
• Commitment to a diverse workforce and equal employment opportunity.
• Confidential application handling in accordance with EEO guidelines.
• Employment is contingent on background screening.