Process Engineer II

Merrick & Company is seeking a mid-level Process Engineer to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN. We’re looking for candidates passionate about nuclear design who enjoy working on a multidisciplinary team and appreciate the Knoxville, TN area. This role focuses on innovative nuclear and energy projects, collaborating with a diverse team of engineers and designers to deliver high-quality design and engineering solutions. Hybrid in-office/WFH schedules are available.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and solve complex problems with guidance from more senior staff.
• Work with other disciplines to improve accuracy of deliverables, meet schedules, and stay within budget.
• Prepare process design deliverables, including:
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
  • Equipment sizing calculations
  • Process line sizing calculations
  • Pressure relief device sizing calculations
  • Mass & energy balances / process simulations
  • Equipment and Instrument datasheets
  • Piping/equipment specifications
• Work in a multi-disciplined design team environment.
• Interpret customer requirements or code/standard requirements to establish design criteria.
• Meet with clients to develop relationships.
• Prepare proposal estimates for design work.
• Provide in-depth and comprehensive technical peer reviews on design documents, relative to experience level, in a timely manner.
• Deliver status updates to lead engineers and demonstrate efficient task progress.
• Review design drawings and documents for specification and scope compliance in a timely manner.
• Lead project tasks or small projects and participate in client meetings.
• Represent the Process group for internal and external clients.
• Coordinate design inputs and activities of other engineering disciplines.
• Direct preparation of process design deliverables by more junior engineers.
• Stand in for Process lead in project meetings.
• Act as sole Process lead on small-scale projects.
• Perform many process tasks autonomously (e.g., calculations, report writing, options study).
• Review and check the work of other process engineers for accuracy and completeness.
• PE Stamp design documents on projects (if candidate has PE license).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 3+ years of related engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License preferred; interest in obtaining a P.E. License when eligible is expected.
• Generally sound technical knowledge to produce design deliverables with some guidance from senior engineers.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts (e.g., logarithms, differential equations, integrations) to solve design problems and analyze test data.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to develop presentations that effectively convey information.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid technical conclusions.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Exercises initiative, judgment, and knowledge in areas of responsibility.
• Listens well, follows instructions without repeated reminders, and provides clear instructions when delegating work.
• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, including professional communication with coworkers and clients.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ability to review technical design documents/packages and identify issues or pitfalls, even if solutions are not immediately identifiable.
• Experience using ChemCad/Aspen/HYSYS (or similar) process simulator and AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow (or similar) for hydraulic pipe flow modeling preferred.
• Travel to client sites as needed.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership: All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company’s success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program: Earn incentives for referring top talent.
• Performance Reviews: Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition: Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program: Structured mentorship opportunities for support and guidance.
• Additional programs and benefits designed to support success and well-being.