Process Engineer – Relief Systems

Position Overview

Join the Cognascents Team – Process Engineer. Cognascents is currently seeking a Process Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong interest in process safety and process engineering, offering a unique blend of standard process work and specialized process safety projects. You will work alongside a highly skilled team to conduct pressure relief and flare system analyses, perform critical engineering calculations, and support risk and hazard assessments, while upholding the highest standards of integrity and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze pressure relief and flare headers, including the design of new pressure relief systems and resolving existing inadequacies.
• Conduct process simulation (steady state or dynamic) for oil and gas, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries using software such as Aspen Plus®, HYSYS, Symmetry, Pro/II, etc.
• Develop and reconcile Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Integrate process simulation with pressure relief design and P&IDs.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, equipment datasheets, Cause and Effect charts, SAFE charts, and instrument diagrams.
• Comply with all Cognascents and client safety procedures governing the work performed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 5 years of experience as a process engineer or in a closely related discipline.
• Proficiency in relief valve and flare system design.
• Expertise in 3rd party process simulators and relief system management tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Base salary
• Medical benefits
• Simple IRA savings plan
• Paid volunteer time
• 9-80 work schedule