About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world.

Our specialized experience includes design for Industrial manufacturing, chemical process, food and beverage, and material handling systems. Across Salas O’Brien we also work with central utility systems, science and technology, clean energy, structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, and more.

Job Summary

The Process Engineer will support the delivery of 2D and 3D engineering & design packages for projects from various markets and industries. We focus on the heavy industrial market – cement & lime plants, paper mills, chemical plants, sand & aggregate plants, steel mills, oil & gas processing, building products (roofing, asphalt, insulation, gypsum; etc.) and other manufacturing plants. This role involves development of Process & Instrument Diagrams coupled with process engineering design work, collaborating with other disciplines, participation in quality reviews, and client interactions.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Grow, learn, and innovate.
• Ability to create Process & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) for various process systems.
• Design, optimize, and manage industrial processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Evaluate and develop methods for separating components of gases and liquids within various process systems.
• Ensure process systems comply with safety and quality standards.
• Ensure development of consistent and high-quality project deliverables.
• Able to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and customer service.
• Develop and refine P&ID methodologies, tools, and standards.
• Meet critical deadlines and demonstrate the ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Stay abreast of relevant industry developments and technology advancements.

Requirements

• You have a growth mindset and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiar with process engineering industry standards of practice.
• 1-3+ years of industry experience with a manufacturing company, engineering firm, or construction firm
• Bachelor’s Science – Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Proven work experience as a process engineer.

Skills/abilities

• Engineering & Design Software:
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Plant-3D experience is a major plus
• Navisworks, and Bluebeam
• BIM360 experience a plus
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to interpret P&ID legends and symbols
• Ability to read and understand orthographic drawings
• Ability to create 2D orthographic drawings from models for communication of a design
• Ability to interpret and apply technical specifications
• Ability to interpret and ensure conformance to applicable standards and codes, as well as company policies and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to recognize discrepancies

Location : Richardson, TX

Travel : Work will involve travel to clients' facilities, usually local area; up to 5% of the time.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.