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thyssenkrupp nucera · 1 month ago

Principal Process Engineer - Licensed PE

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

thyssenkrupp nucera is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Process Engineer to join their dynamic team in the USA. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing processes related to green hydrogen and chlor-alkali production while ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

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Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise within the process engineering team, focusing on alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) systems for green hydrogen, chlor-alkali, and hydrogen chloride/hydrochloric acid (HCI) electrolysis

Support & review the production of deliverables to fulfill project needs, working individually or as part of a team depending on project size and scope

Develops the process deliverables, including Basis of Design, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), heat and mass balances, material selection diagrams, equipment lists, consumer lists, process control strategies, utility consumption lists, process data for equipment, fluid lists, line lists, and operation manuals

Review and certify engineering documents, drawings, and designs (including PFDs, P&IDs, specifications, and reports) to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements as a Licensed Professional Engineer

Ensure process engineering deliverables meet project requirements, safety regulations, and industry standards

Coordinates and supports design activities between disciplines to ensure a comprehensive and integrated design package

Acts as the technical contact for client, design team, third-party, and vendor communication related to Process Design

Participates in model, design, maintenance, and operability reviews

Ensures strict compliance with specifications and codes for North American installations

Reviews and provides expert comments on vendor packages developed by third-party suppliers

Manages third-party supplier interfaces as required, including checking drawings, specifications, and calculations, and providing technical input into vendor review and selection processes

Provides site support for commissioning and start-up activities

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseProcess simulation toolsChemical process engineeringProcess safety management (PSM)Thermodynamics knowledgeFluid dynamics knowledgeHeat transfer knowledgeMass transfer knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyCross-functional teamworkEffective communicationSelf-starter

Required

Must hold a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline

Minimum of 8 years in process engineering within electrolysis, chemical, or energy industries

Completion of NCEES Record to support multi-state PE license transfers

Experience with process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or similar) and object-based engineering tools like COMOS & AutoCAD design tools

Ability to work in a cross-functional team and communicate complex technical concepts effectively

Familiarity with process safety management (PSM), HAZOP, and risk assessment

Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer

Comprehensive knowledge of chemical processes including static equipment and piping systems (preferred: electrolysis technology)

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software

Ability to travel as required (10-20%)

Proficient in communicating within the project team and working with team members across all disciplines to produce a comprehensive engineering package

Self-starter with the ability to complete project deliverables with minimal supervision