Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

 

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

 

Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: The majority of workload for the Process Design Engineer (Front End Design Engineer) is focused on developing and delivering fit for purpose project designs. Throughout the life of the project this role is expected to fill the process engineering role for specific project deliverables including commissioning and start up support. Asset Integrity and Low control valve experience is preferred. A smaller percentage of job role/time may be allocated for select operating unit support assignments or second-level review of troubleshooting data from the operating units.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

For ASSESS phase this role will lead the front-end development of basic data (process conditions, equipment specifications, scope, cost, project timeline and potential risks)

Collaborate with the Project Cost Estimator and Project Engineer/Project Manager to develop an initial cost estimate

Create the Basis of Design Document and complete a formalized handover to the projects group.

Prepare mark ups of PFDs and P&IDs

Perform competitive scoping exercises to determine value and scope of a project

Develop the engineering scope of work to be performed by the engineering firms for the various stage gates.

Is responsible for interacting with the technical team to deliver the final design.

Ensures the design team provides the necessary data to finalize documentation as defined.

Examples of PCAP deliverables include Feasibility Report: Design sketches/ options, Basis for Design, Process Flow Diagrams and Heat & Material Balance, Line lists, Necessary equipment data sheets, Preliminary and final safeguarding studies, Flare impacts

Project Stage Gate: Define Work with the project manager, vendors, to validate equipment details and accuracy of vendor-provided drawings prior to construction, Participate in hazard analysis to represent the design intent

Project Stage gate: Execute Answer RFI’s- respond with decision points to continue execution Update unit Heat/Material Balance as built as part of MOC Process As needed, perform Initial equipment install inspection to validate built per design

Development areas / opportunities in role

Modeling program competence- AFT Fathom; AFT Arrow; Pro II; HTRI Unit operation training, Equipment Design training (heat exchangers; furnaces; other specialty aspects)

Build a depth of knowledge in industry design standards

Mentorship of less experienced process engineers

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required.  

Registration: Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred.

Experience: This position requires 5+ years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Technical understanding of design methods (calculations, modeling)

Process Safety understanding for safe design (Hazard analysis and equipment operating/design envelope).

Interface with Process Safety department on safeguarding and other critical process safety considerations

Collaboration through stages of project development with project idea generator, Ops support engineers, other engineering disciplines, Project Managers, Vendors.

Gather data, understand differing perspectives, offer thoughtful challenges and compromise.

Ability to technically assess and recommend design options that balance function and cost

Clear verbal and written communication skills

Awareness of project budgeting cycles/ interface with Capital Projects Dept. manager to prioritize delivery of project deliverables

Prioritization skills to manage time spent on design aspects and follow-through for delivery

Directly interface with engineering firms on design drawing, documents, review of data sheets, etc.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

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Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.  

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. 

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.