OVERVIEW:
Merrick & Company is looking for a mid-level Process Engineer to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN. We’re seeking candidates who are passionate about nuclear design, enjoy working on a multidisciplinary team, and appreciate the Knoxville, TN area.
In this role, you will primarily focus on innovative nuclear and energy projects. Successful candidates will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers and designers to deliver high-quality design and engineering solutions.
In-office/WFH hybrid schedules are offered.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Evaluate and solve complex problems with guidance from more senior staff.
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Work with other disciplines to improve accuracy of the deliverables, to meet schedule, and budget commitments.
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Prepares process design deliverables including:
- Process Flow Diagrams
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
- Equipment sizing calculations
- Process line sizing calculations
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Pressure relief device sizing calculations
- Mass & energy balances / process simulations
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Equipment and Instrument datasheets
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Piping/equipment specifications
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Work in a multi-disciplined design team environment.
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Interpret customer requirements or code/standard requirements to establish design criteria.
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Meet with clients to develop relationships.
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Prepare proposal estimates for design work.
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Provide in depth and comprehensive technical peer reviews on design documents, relative to experience level, in a timely manner.
- Effectively delivers status updates to lead engineers and demonstrates efficient task progress.
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Reviews design drawings and documents for specification and scope compliance in a timely manner.
- Technical work/documents are relatively error free and demonstrates self-checking of work before submitting documents for peer review.
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Able to lead project tasks or small projects (depending on experience level) and be involved in client meetings pertaining to task/project.
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Expected to represent the Process group for internal and external clients.
- Coordinates design inputs and design activities and efforts of other engineering disciplines.
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Directs preparation of process design deliverables to more junior engineers.
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Capable of standing in for Process lead in project meetings.
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Ability to act as sole Process lead on small scale projects.
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Able to perform many process tasks autonomously (e.g. calculations, report writing, options study).
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Assistance available from more senior engineers on complex assignments and decision making.
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Reviews and checks the work of other process engineers to determine accuracy and completeness.
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PE Stamp design documents on projects (if candidate has PE license).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from A.B.E.T accredited program required.
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3+ years of related engineering experience required.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License preferred. Interest in obtaining a P.E. License when minimum qualification years of experience is reached is expected.
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Exhibits generally sound technical knowledge to produce design deliverables with some guidance from senior engineers.
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Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts (e.g. logarithms, differential equations, integrations, etc.) to solving design problems and analysis test data.
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Ability to respond to common inquiries or requests from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
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Ability to develop presentations that effectively convey information to audience.
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Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts/inputs, and draw valid technical conclusions.
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Working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
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Exercises initiative, judgment and knowledge as required in areas of responsibility.
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Listens well and follows instructions without repeated reminder of instructions or expectations. And provides clear instructions to others when delegating work.
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An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, including demonstrating professional communications with coworkers and customers/clients.
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Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
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Display ability to review technical design documents/packages and be able to identify issues/pitfalls, even if solution is not identifiable.
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Experience using ChemCad/Aspen/HYSYS (or similar) process simulator and AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow (or similar) for hydraulic pipe flow modeling preferred.
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Travel to client sites, as needed.
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Client projects for this position require US Citizenship
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PERKS:
- Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
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Robust Employee Referral Program.
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Annual performance and compensation reviews.
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Professional Training and Development.
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Employee Recognition Awards.
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Peer Mentor Program
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And Much More!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
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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.
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Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
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Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
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Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
