Process Engineer- Entry Level

College graduate with a degree in Chemical Engineering and minimal experience working for heavy industrial or in the Oil & Gas Industry. This individual will interface with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers within the Valdes organization. You must be able and willing to visit job sites as needed. Responsibilities: Entry level knowledge within the Chemical Engineering discipline with the capabilities and the initiative to perform the work tasks with supervisory/mentor assistanceBecome familiar with basic PFD and P&ID symbiology, layout, and standardsLearn to read and understand basic P&ID’s along with the different stages of developmentLearn to check basic P&ID’s modifications against CAD drafting standards and client standardsLearn to develop demolition P&ID's based on project P&ID's and assist in P&ID walk-down efforts or field verificationLearn general process department workflow and hierarchy of process documents in process designsLearn to develop/use heat and material balances, maintain a drawing list, develop an equipment list, develop a simple Line list with process data and recognize specialty items, and develop a specialty items listBecome familiar with and learn to read piping isometric drawings and a plot planLearn the basics of performing hydraulic calculations for compressible and incompressible fluidsLearn the basics of pressure relief devices, types, sizing calculations, scenario development, and specificationsLearn how to develop a process simulation and become familiar with thermodynamic property estimation packages Learn how to develop simple equipment data sheetsBecome familiar with industry codes and standards Interact with vendors regarding process equipmentLearn how to develop physical property data for the selection of instrumentation including understanding typical instrumentation types and their principles of operationLearn to perform and document simple process calculations so they can be easily checkedBecome familiar with project budgets, schedules, typical project deliverables, and work scopesLearn to recognize out of scope work on projects, develop engineering judgment, and keep management properly informed on project issuesLearn the requirements of collecting and maintaining process effort supporting documentation for calculations and project decisions made by the process engineerAll other duties as assigned Technical Competencies: Understand and able to apply basic fundamentals in Chemical Engineering (B.S.ChE Coursework): specifically fluid dynamics, chemistry, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, process unit operations and separations, basic reaction kinetics and reaction design theory, and material and energy balancesAbility to think critically and logically while solving problems in a timely mannerGood verbal and written communication skills Solid Microsoft Office skills Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemical EngineeringExperience: 0-3 years of experience working as a Chemical or Process EngineerMust possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skillsMust be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future $65,000 - $90,000 a year Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process. Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement. EEO/AAE We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.