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, providing consistent exposure to high‑impact, technically challenging projects with real visibility. Team members benefit from both stability and variety—working on meaningful projects while developing new skills and advancing their careers in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where individuals are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a tangible difference from day one.

Responsibilities

• Develop process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
• Size and rate various equipment such as pumps, horizontal and vertical vessels, heat exchangers, and air coolers.
• Perform hydraulic analysis and calculations for piping systems, evaluating single‑phase, two‑phase, slurries, water hammer, slug flow, and distribution networks using spreadsheets and rigorous software tools.
• Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of a small staff of engineers to accomplish project objectives.
• Mentor younger engineers, leading by example and supporting department development initiatives, standards creation, review, and update.
• Participate in client Process Hazard Analysis reviews (risk review, HAZID, HAZOP/LOPA).
• Design relief systems, flare header design, relief valve sizing, and perform contingency and flare header analyses.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment for 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience 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.
• Proficiency in H&MB development, equipment and instrumentation process specification, and performing hydraulic analysis.
• Strong communication skills (active listening, verbal, and written).
• Ability to adapt to changing client requirements while defining new paths and remaining a positive role model for the team.
• Excellent attention to detail in own work and in reviewing the work of others.
• Proven history of meeting schedule commitments and planning required resources.
• Judgment and decision‑making ability.
• Proficiency with Process Engineering Software (AspenTech suite preferred).
• Strong desire to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience as a Process Engineer in gas processing and/or refining industries.
• Experience in the Power Industry and Water Treatment Technologies.
• Experience with gas purification technologies such as Pressure Swing Adsorption, membrane separation, or others.
• Experience designing OSBL/Utility scopes to support Licensor‑provided ISBL packages.
• Past exposure to environmental permitting and citing studies.