Senior Process Engineer

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our Exton, PA office as a Senior Process Engineer. The selected candidate will be working on fast paced technically complex design/build projects in the industrial, chemical, biotech, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Lead a range of process engineering activities associated with delivering successful solutions to our clients in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical industries, and specialty chemical industries.
• Work directly with clients to define project requirements and deliver appropriate solutions to meet the stated needs based on a defined budget and schedule. This work is done in conjunction with process engineering team members, and members of other disciplines.
• Develop standard engineering documents associated with projects at various stages of execution from Conceptual Design to Construction and Commissioning.  Example deliverables include:
  • User requirement specifications
  • Process and basis of design narratives
  • Utility and process flow diagrams
  • PIDs
  • Equipment specifications and datasheets
  • Equipment lists
  • Instrument lists
  • Line lists
  • Tie-In lists
  • Specialty item lists
  • Relief valve calcs and sizing specs
  • Piping specifications
  • Sequence of operations
  • Controls descriptions
  • Startup and commissioning documentation
  • HAZOP participation & documentation
  • Mass and energy calculations
  • Equipment RFP preparation
  • Bid tabulations
  • Process and clean utilities descriptions
  • Provide input for development of cost estimates
  • Develop and execute validation protocols
  • cGMPs and sanitary design concepts
  • CIP system design
  • Contaminant dispersion calcs
  • Dossier file preparation
  • Materials storage and distribution system design
  • Wastewater management system design
  • 3D Model conceptual packages
• Verify the correct implementation of the systems as designed and compliance with applicable standards (e.g. cGMPs) during the execution phase.
• Support the Project Manager with the start-up and commissioning efforts during the startup and commissioning phase.
• Execute projects varying in size with a focus on projects of larger scope and/or higher technical complexity.
• Ensure the quality of design documents. 
• Develop junior engineers.
• Reinforce an atmosphere of safety and a commitment to design excellence.
• Complete Quality Management Training and comply with the program upholding a commitment to a culture of quality in all aspects of work.

What will you contribute?

• Education level: BS or higher in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• PE license preferred; not required.
• Minimum 15 yrs experience in process engineering preferably in our core industries
• Familiar with requirements of cGMP and regulator guidelines, including as related to equipment qualification and validation.
• Experienced with utility, clean utility and clean process equipment specification, installation, startup, etc. 
• Experience in a design-build delivery methodology is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills allowing for effective communication in multidisciplinary project teams involving representatives from the client, various departments within AtkinsRéalis, and other consultants and contractors.
• Results oriented, with good organization skills, attention for detail, and the capability of efficiently working simultaneously on multiple projects.
• Positive perspective with the ability to engender a team attitude amongst colleagues and clients.
• Computer knowledge: MS Office and MS Project.  Experience with AutoCAD, HYSIS, AFT or similar process simulation software packages is desirable.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  

We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

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