Sr Engineer Process

The Charlotte office of Zachry offers a unique opportunity to join a high-growth team at the center of critical infrastructure work across the region. Our team supports a large and expanding portfolio driven by strong, long-standing partnerships with major utility and industrial clients. This provides our employees consistent exposure to high-impact, technically challenging projects with real visibility.

Because of the volume and continuity of work, team members in Charlotte benefit from both stability and variety—working on meaningful projects while continuing to develop new skills and advance their careers. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, where individuals are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a tangible difference from day one.

If you’re looking for a role where your work matters, your expertise is valued, and your impact is visible, the Charlotte Zachry team is the place to be.

Responsible for developing process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).

Responsible for sizing and rating various equipment like pumps, horizontal and vertical vessels, heat exchangers, and air coolers.

Responsible for performing hydraulic analysis and calculations for piping systems. Experience to include evaluating systems involving single phase, two phase, slurries, water hammer, slug flow, and distribution networks. Tools required should range from spreadsheet through rigorous software evaluations.

Capable of supervising, coordinating, and reviewing work of a small staff of engineers to accomplish project objectives.

Mentors younger engineers, leading by example. Supports department development initiatives and standards creation/review/update.

Participate in various client Process Hazard Analysis reviews (i.e. risk review, HAZID, HAZOP/LOPA).

Responsible for design of relief system, flare header design, relief valve sizing and performing contingency analysis and flare header analysis.

Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications.

Present technical information to peers (internal or external) for review and comment.

Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.

Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Estimate resource requirements of new project proposals in support of business development.

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

10+ years of experience working as a Process Engineer within the Energy & Chemical Industries or Power Industries

Experience applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Experience in PFD and P&ID development, and participation in HAZOP/LOPA studies

Proficient in H&MB development, equipment and instrumentation process specification and performing hydraulic analysis

Good Communication Skills (Active Listening, Verbal, and Written)

Ability to adapt to changing client requirements while defining a new path and remaining a positive role model for the team

Excellent Attention to Detail – in own work as well as demonstrated in checking work of others

Proven history of meeting schedule commitments and planning resources required

Judgment and Decision Making

Proficient with Process Engineering Software (AspenTech suite preferred)

Strong desire to learn

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Professional Engineer

Experience as a Process Engineer in the gas processing and/or refining industries

Experience in the Power Industry and Water Treatment Technologies

Experience in gas purification technologies such as Pressure Swing Adsorption, Membrane separation, or others

Experience with designing OSBL/Utility scopes required to support Licensor provided ISBL packages

Past exposure to environmental permitting and citing studies

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