Process Engineer III/ Senior Process Engineer

Merrick is hiring an experienced/Senior Process Engineer to join our team of engineering and design personnel serving the Nuclear Services & Technology Business Unit in our project office in Los Alamos, NM. Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning and other technical and economic factors.

OVERVIEW:

 

Merrick is hiring an experienced/Senior Process Engineerto join our team of engineering and design personnel serving the Nuclear Services & Technology Business Unit in our project office in Los Alamos, NM. The Process Engineer will work on cutting edge nuclear facility and energy projects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Independently evaluate and solve complex problems with limited guidance from senior staff.                                                                                             
• Work with other disciplines to improve accuracy of the deliverables, schedule, and budget commitments.                                                    
• Prepares or oversees 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
• 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 in a timely manner.
• Technical work/documents are mostly error free and demonstrate self-checking of work before submitting documents for peer review.
• Able to lead process design efforts on projects and be involved in all client meetings pertaining to that project.
• Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning and other technical and economic factors. 
• Able to perform almost all process design tasks independently.
• Leading a team of more junior engineers and designers on projects.
• Act as a formal mentor to more junior engineers.
• Work in a multi-disciplined design team environment.                        
• PE Stamp design documents on projects.
• Travel to client sites, as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from A.B.E.T accredited program required.                                                         
• 8+ years of related engineering experience required.                     
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
• Exhibits generally sound technical knowledge to produce design deliverables with minimal guidance from senior engineers. 
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields and ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Ability to manage other engineers and designers on concurrent projects.
• Ability to apply reasoning with minimal supervision.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills with both teammates and clients.
• Assists with client, vendors or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
• Display ability to review technical design documents/packages and be able to identify issues/pitfalls and actively propose solutions.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Act as Process Lead on small to medium scale projects.
• Act as peer reviewer to design documents authored by junior engineers and provide quality engineering reviews.
• Experience using ChemCad/Aspen/HYSYS (or similar) process simulator and AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow (or similar) for hydraulic pipe flow modeling preferred.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship

PERKS:

• Employee Ownership – All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company’s success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program – Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
• Performance Reviews – Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development – Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Recognition – Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program – Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
• And More – Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

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