Senior Process Engineer (8+ years)

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub-consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, government, industrial, utility, and renewable/alternative energy. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 20 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

The right team is more than an advantage, it’s a game changer! Come work with a team of engineering professionals dedicated to excellence at Coffman Engineers!

Coffman Engineers is seeking a Senior Process Engineer who is passionate about their craft, wants to work on a high-functioning team, and looking for an environment that promotes professional growth within emerging markets including carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, and alternative energy. The successful candidate will have experience performing process design work for industrial (oil and gas, energy, chemicals) clients and have experience in front-end loading and detailed design phase engineering.

This position requires you to manage individual tasks to effectively and efficiently complete work responsibilities, including delegation of work and mentorship to less experienced engineers, as well as provide technical peer review of process engineering work. This position offers the opportunity to both mentor and be mentored. Portions of the work will be delegated by a senior discipline engineer. Our process engineering team provides project and technical support to projects across all Coffman offices around the country.

In This Role You Will:

• Develop process engineering deliverables (design basis, P&IDs, PFDs, heat and material balance) to support projects in various design phases from Pre-FEED through detailed design.
• Perform hydraulic studies and calculations for line sizing.
• Develop specifications for and size process equipment (separators, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors).
• Participate in project hazard reviews.
• Participate in process safety management activities.
• Perform process simulations in support of optimization and other studies.
• Participate in project meetings with clients and project team to define project objectives and coordinate on design issues with other disciplines.
• Assist project manager and teams in proposal development by defining process engineering scope of work and estimate effort.
• Delegate work tasks as necessary to less experienced engineers.
• Provide technical review of process engineering work.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Approximate Base Salary – 135k-170k based on experience
• Paid overtime at 1.0 times hourly rate
• Competitive end of year discretionary bonus based on company/team/personal performance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (subject to change)
• 401k with maximum of 5% Contribution Matching for 9% Employee Contribution

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from accredited college or university.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 8 + years of experience supporting multidisciplinary projects in a process design role.
• Experience with hydrogen processes (e.g. electrolyzers, hydrogen units, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with natural gas processing preferred.
• Experience CO2 processes and pipelines (e.g. methanation) preferred.
• Experience in oil refining; petrochemical preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
• Ability to travel periodically.

Why You Want To Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offer a comprehensive benefits plan, flexible PTO program, an open collaborative environment, professional development, community opportunities, and lively employee activities. But the best part of working here is being in an environment that allows you to be yourself, be respected, work alongside other intelligent motivated people, and have some good hearty fun while you impact the built environment around you!

Our Los Angeles office has two locations, one in Encino and one in the heart of downtown. Both locations are close to great food options, shopping, with limitless activities to do and sights to see! We welcome the dedicated and the driven to join us.

Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm

Coffman at a Glance:

• 43 years in business
• 650+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 20 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
• Best Place to Work BOAB, Alaska Business Magazine, 2022

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.

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