MAU is hiring a Process Engineer for our client, AvanTech, in Columbia, SC. As a Process Engineer, you will design, develop, test, and implement liquid waste treatment and contaminated effluent conditioning systems for government and commercial nuclear projects. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits Package
- Salary: $70,000–$120,000, based on experience, skill level, and certifications
- Full-time, salaried, exempt position
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance with employer contributions
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match
- Growth opportunities
Shift Information
- Monday – Friday or Monday – Thursday work schedule
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline
- Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering strongly preferred
- Experience in plant operations, process design, or manufacturing environments preferred; transferable engineering backgrounds considered
General Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret chemical engineering documentation, including material and energy balances, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment drawings
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients and cross-functional engineering teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or other drafting software preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges
- Ability to manage priorities and maintain productivity across multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Initiative to learn new technologies and develop creative engineering solutions
- Commitment to safe working practices
- Ability to pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, and background investigation
Essential Functions
- Design and develop process engineering solutions for liquid waste treatment and contaminated effluent conditioning systems.
- Prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs), material and energy balances (MEBs), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Perform detailed engineering calculations to size and select process components, including pumps, control valves, instrumentation, and consumables.
- Communicate process designs and collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to support integrated system development.
- Develop engineering analyses, test protocols, and technical reports to demonstrate that process designs perform their required functions.
- Design and execute bench-scale and pilot-scale testing initiatives, including test apparatus design, test instruction development, and data analysis.
- Support fabrication activities by providing technical engineering feedback and resolving process-related design concerns.
- Participate in on-site system start-ups for water treatment and contaminated effluent conditioning projects.
- Develop innovative engineering solutions to complex liquid waste treatment challenges.
- Collaborate with clients and internal engineering teams throughout project design, testing, and implementation.