Senior Process Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTDA Research, Inc. is located outside Denver, Colorado with research offices in Wheat Ridge and Golden.  We have a staff of 100+ mainly engineers and scientists who develop cutting edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware for customers in the defense, aerospace, energy and chemical industries.  TDA’s objective is to carry out research that leads to commercial products, several products that are the result of our research have gone into production or large-scale use, and others are nearing commercialization.

TDA is looking for a Senior Process Engineer with industrial experience and a strong passion for new technology/process development. Our fast-paced work environment offers a myriad of opportunities for a self-motivated, multi-faceted process engineer. The Senior Process Engineer will work with project leaders and research engineers design and optimize new process concepts, commercial demonstration units, and full-scale systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and evaluate process designs of real and conceptual processes for various applications including CO2 capture and gas separations and purification
• Perform engineering calculations with minimal supervision and review the calculations and engineering documents of others
• Create, review, and markup and update existing engineering documents such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, and drawings as requested
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, and system FAT during the process development
• Provide in-office and on-site engineering support for start-up, field demonstrations, performance testing, and routine maintenance activities
• Collect and analyze process and operating data from field test units
• Convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong grasp of fundamental thermodynamic, heat transfer, and mass transfer principles including separations
• Experience executing Front End Engineering Design (FEED and pre-FEED) packages
• Proficient in building and optimizing complex process models including implementation of features such as control loops and recycle loops using simulation tools such as Symmetry, Aspen Plus, Pro II, or other process simulation software
• Ability to prepare heat and material balances, PFD’s and P&ID’s from scratch for new process concepts
• Proficient at equipment and pipe sizing, specifying process equipment such as blowers, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, vacuum systems, and gas-solid and gas-liquid contactors
• Ability to execute full plant cost analysis and evaluate the technoeconomic viability of new and existing processes
• Effective communication with engineering and equipment vendors
• Strong familiarity with industrial safety procedures
• Foundational understanding of system controls and basic plant layout principles
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to track documents
• Excellent communication skills with efficient visualization techniques
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to manage and execute multiple projects in parallel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Regular, frequent use of process simulation tools (e.g., Symmetry, Aspen Plus)
• Experience with gas purification processes especially TSA, VSA, and PSA systems
• Experience with pilot plant design, construction, run planning, and operation
• Experience with scaling-up engineering and pilot-scale processes to demonstration and commercial-scale designs
• Experience facilitating and managing third-party engineering sub-contracts
• Participation in safety and operational hazard analysis and familiarity with best practices
• Experience designing carbon capture processes is a plus
•  AutoCAD P&ID development is a plus
• Strong technical writing skills

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum 10+ years of industrial process design experience

Physical Demands:

• Lift 40 pounds
• Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Ascend and descend stairs and ladders

Relocation reimbursement is available.

The annual salary range is $115,000-$165,000, plus the complete benefits package.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill set, and/or location.

TDA Research, Inc. offers a complete benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/STD/LTD, 401(k) plan with employer match and a generous amount of paid time off.

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com.

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / / / /

To view our Equal Opportunity Statement, please visit the TDA Careers Page.
 

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