Senior Engineer (Emergency Relief System Design & Adiabatic Calorimetry)

TL;DR

Senior Engineer (Emergency Relief System Design & Adiabatic Calorimetry): Leading the design and analysis of Emergency Relief Systems (ERS) using DIERS methodology and adiabatic calorimetry with an accent on reactive chemical hazard analysis and thermal runaway behavior. Focus on performing two-phase flow calculations, operating advanced calorimeters, and sizing rupture disks and pressure relief valves.

Location: Hybrid in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Company

Global leader in fire protection engineering, risk analysis, and process safety consulting since 1939.

What you will do

• Lead the design and analysis of Emergency Relief Systems (ERS) following DIERS, API 520/521, and ASME B31.3 standards.
• Operate and maintain PHI-TEC II adiabatic reaction calorimeters to characterize thermal runaway and pressure behavior.
• Analyze calorimetry data to determine heat release rates, pressure rise, and vent sizing requirements.
• Perform two-phase flow and homogeneous equilibrium model (HEM) calculations for relief valves and containment systems.
• Author technical reports summarizing test results and risk mitigation recommendations.
• Collaborate on PHA, HAZOP, and LOPA while engaging in business development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process safety engineering, focusing on ERS design and reactive hazard evaluation.
• Proven experience working within the consulting industry with diverse clients.
• Strong technical understanding of vent sizing methodology, two-phase flow, and reactive chemical systems.
• Proficiency with specialized pressure relief sizing software tools.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Baltimore, MD area to support a hybrid work model.

Nice to have

• PE license.
• CSP certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture rooted in trust, integrity, and putting people first.
• Access to Global Employee Networks for professional growth and career development.
• Inclusive working environment that values diverse perspectives.
• Opportunity to contribute to a long-standing legacy of making the world safe and resilient.