Lead Process Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Calgary, AB)
About the role
Description Burns & McDonnell Canada is seeking to hire a Lead Process Engineer to join our growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Calgary, AB. The Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) global practice executes complex projects across the industry, from midstream and logistics facilities and refining assets to chemical production plants and renewables and emerging market opportunities.
Duties The Lead Process Engineer will manage process design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects within the OGC global practice. There can be additional opportunities to support other global practices within the company. The Lead Process Engineer will manage the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting process plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Duties include:
- Lead Process Engineering design activities on projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Lead development of all process design calculations and develop deliverables such as hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, process simulations, Heat and Material Balances (H&MB), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Executing complex assignments requiring the use of advanced engineering techniques.
- Developing and evaluating plans for major projects.
- Applying expert knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
- Applying expert knowledge of commonly used chemical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the chemical engineering services industry.
- Quality review of production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
- Quality review of the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of chemical systems.
- Managing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
- Preparing and presenting technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Building effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Managing sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
- Managing the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Quality review and approval of project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
- Providing leadership, guidance and instruction to the chemical engineering practice.
- Being responsible for QA/QC process adherence and process improvement.
- Being responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performing all other duties as assigned.
- Complying with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related degree from an accredited program required.
- Minimum of 13 years of chemical engineering experience required. EPC project experience is highly preferred.
- A master’s degree in chemical engineering may also substitute for 1 year of experience.
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng) license required.
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of chemical design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
- Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Expert computer skills include process simulation software (i.e. Hysys and/or Aspen, HTRI) is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
- Ability to travel.
EOO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Chemical Engineering
Primary Location CA-AB-Calgary
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 252498
Job Hire Type Experienced #CAN N/A
About Burns & McDonnell
At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists do more than plan, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — we partner with you on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place.
Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. As dedicated owners, we work through challenges until they’re resolved, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals. We apply this commitment to our communities, too. We live and work in the same cities you call home, so we share a passion to keep them strong and healthy. From fundraising events and community cleanups to educational outreach and mentorship — especially when it comes to sharing our passion for STEM — our professionals work to make our communities thrive.
Lead Process Engineer - Oil, Gas & Chemical (Calgary, AB)
About the role
Description Burns & McDonnell Canada is seeking to hire a Lead Process Engineer to join our growing Oil, Gas & Chemical global practice in Calgary, AB. The Oil, Gas & Chemical (OGC) global practice executes complex projects across the industry, from midstream and logistics facilities and refining assets to chemical production plants and renewables and emerging market opportunities.
Duties The Lead Process Engineer will manage process design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects within the OGC global practice. There can be additional opportunities to support other global practices within the company. The Lead Process Engineer will manage the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting process plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Duties include:
- Lead Process Engineering design activities on projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Lead development of all process design calculations and develop deliverables such as hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, process simulations, Heat and Material Balances (H&MB), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Executing complex assignments requiring the use of advanced engineering techniques.
- Developing and evaluating plans for major projects.
- Applying expert knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
- Applying expert knowledge of commonly used chemical concepts, practices, codes and procedures within the chemical engineering services industry.
- Quality review of production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
- Quality review of the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of chemical systems.
- Managing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
- Preparing and presenting technical reports for clients and industry publications.
- Building effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
- Managing sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
- Managing the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Quality review and approval of project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
- Providing leadership, guidance and instruction to the chemical engineering practice.
- Being responsible for QA/QC process adherence and process improvement.
- Being responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performing all other duties as assigned.
- Complying with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related degree from an accredited program required.
- Minimum of 13 years of chemical engineering experience required. EPC project experience is highly preferred.
- A master’s degree in chemical engineering may also substitute for 1 year of experience.
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng) license required.
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of chemical design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE).
- Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Expert computer skills include process simulation software (i.e. Hysys and/or Aspen, HTRI) is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
- Ability to travel.
EOO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Chemical Engineering
Primary Location CA-AB-Calgary
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 252498
Job Hire Type Experienced #CAN N/A
About Burns & McDonnell
At Burns & McDonnell, our engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists do more than plan, design and construct. With a mission unchanged since 1898 — make our clients successful — we partner with you on the toughest challenges, constantly working to make the world an amazing place.
Each professional brings an ownership mentality to projects at our 100% employee-owned firm, which has safety performance among the top 5% of AEC firms. As dedicated owners, we work through challenges until they’re resolved, meeting or exceeding our clients’ goals. We apply this commitment to our communities, too. We live and work in the same cities you call home, so we share a passion to keep them strong and healthy. From fundraising events and community cleanups to educational outreach and mentorship — especially when it comes to sharing our passion for STEM — our professionals work to make our communities thrive.