Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kinectrics, a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, is seeking a proactive Process Engineer to work in a multidisciplinary environment. The role involves developing and interpreting Front-End Engineering Design deliverables, collaborating with various teams, and supporting multiple projects while ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and interpret Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) deliverables, including:
- Process design descriptions and requirements
- PFDs, P&IDs, simulations, and calculations
- Equipment sizing and rating (e.g., distillation columns, pumps, recombiners, LPCE columns, heat exchangers, condensers, valves)
- Process specifications and control philosophies
- Collaborate with Mechanical and EI&C teams to translate process designs into manufacturable and testable solutions
- Review mechanical drawings and advise on manufacturability and performance
- Support multiple concurrent projects and participate in site visits, domestically and internationally
- Apply working knowledge of ASME VIII, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.3
- Use CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD) for process flow development
- Contribute expertise in distillation, cryogenics, dryers, scrubbers, and process simulation (asset)
- Work with suppliers to ensure equipment meets specifications and project requirements
- Support concept development under guidance of Technical Leads and SMEs
- Prepare detailed test procedures, including FAT documentation aligned with quality standards
- Develop custom unit-operation models (VB, Python, C#, etc.) and apply chemical-reaction engineering principles (desirable)
- Conduct technical evaluations, testing, data analysis, and reporting
- Liaise effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and vendors
- Assist with procurement planning, inspections, scopes of work, and risk reviews
- Identify process‐improvement opportunities and support implementation of lessons learned
- Facilitate 2D/3D modeling of complex equipment or skids for fabrication
- Contribute to R&D initiatives
- Lead or support proposal development
- Provide project management support as assigned
- Serve as technical support to the Department Manager and broader team
- Assist with contract negotiations, cost estimating, scheduling, and resource planning
- Prepare client deliverables and present project results and recommendations
- Represent Kinectrics at conferences and industry events
- Perform additional duties as required
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
- Minimum of 5+ years' engineering experience in the nuclear or manufacturing sectors, working on medium- to high-complexity engineering projects
- Demonstrated experience in process-system modeling and design
- Hands-on experience with process systems, process skids, panel fabrication, FAT, and commissioning
- Supplier-management experience for design, assembly, and manufacturing activities
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated customer focus and experience delivering R&D or project work on schedule and on budget
- Ability to work flexibly across multiple technical domains and within team settings
- Advanced computer skills
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration required
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. OR CANADA without visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Master's or PhD
- Knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code
- Experience with tritium or hydrogen process technology: CECE, WD, HPS, ISS, CDS
- Understanding of tritium-specific design requirements and related instrumentation (ion chambers, liquid scintillation)
- Familiarity with gas-separation methods such as cryogenic distillation and thermal diffusion
- Knowledge of CANDU technology
Benefits
- Challenging work
- Opportunity for career growth
- Flexible working conditions
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