Process Engineer

Alphanumeric is hiring a PROCESS ENGINEER - Senior to work in Lake Mary, FL with an environmental-friendly energy innovator focused on sustainability.

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead the process design functions of our hydrogen infrastructure and project development team. This includes process design, analysis, planning, FEED studies and integration of all forms of green and blue hydrogen and ammonia production, including water electrolysis, ATR hydrogen generation technologies, ammonia loop and ASU, and storage of these energy solutions. This may also include integration with combustion and steam turbine auxiliary systems, process equipment, process control/instrumentation design integration and start-up support. The designs must meet internal product requirements and specifications for projects in the Americas and internationally. Candidates should possess effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. This position requires an individual who is a self-starter and can work with minimal supervision.

Candidate must possess knowledge of process design in industrial facilities, such as power generation plants, process or chemical plants, oil & gas, or industrial air / gas facilities. Candidates with working knowledge of combined cycle power plants is a plus.

Experience with process modeling and simulation software (HYSYS, ASPEN, etc.) used in the process industry is required. Candidate may develop simulations and heat and mass balances via software integrating the electrolysis process, ammonia loops, and cooling systems with hydrogen island equipment, ammonia ISBL and OSBL equipment, and combined and simple cycle power plants.

This position may also lead and supervise process design work and FEED studies with 3rd party engineering companies, EPCs, and consultants, as well as work with hydrogen industry experts, industry groups, codes and standard organizations and bodies, and other industry subject matter experts. Candidate may be required to develop white papers, participate in conferences, and deliver presentations including presenting engineering design for projects, proposals, and studies. This position may also include development of engineering tools, best practices, test procedures and other engineering guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess new and existing hydrogen technologies, develop technology readiness level (TRL) assessment reports for hydrogen and ammonia production and other renewable energy products and equipment

• Develop high level heat and material balances, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs

• Develop high level process databases, data sheets for instrumentation and equipment

• Develop and review process engineering calculations

• Familiarity with fluid modeling and design software required

• Size and review heat exchanger thermal ratings, control valve specification and selection, pump, tank, vessel, and hydrogen compressor sizing

• Develop summary reports, review and approve project design documentation, lead kick-off meetings, client review meetings, plant start-ups and performance test runs

• Responsible for reviews and follow-up during the detailed engineering work cycle

• Fosters Innovation, presents at conferences and trade shows, customer meetings and internal presentations.

• Creates new or existing technology improvements, patents, new or improved work processes for better execution efficiency

• May lead technical project teams