Job Description

This role leads the development of process designs that are an integral part of feasibility studies, conceptual designs and early basic design packages prepared by the Global Project Development Studio team for new facilities or retrofits. This Life Sciences Senior Process Engineer is a client-facing technical role. The PDS is a global team of subject matter experts, process architects, process, and equipment engineers within the ATLS Division of Fluor. Our team serves the life sciences, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, data center and battery manufacturing industries. It delivers as many as fifty projects per year.

Long Description

• Lead process design activities to support Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, and Advanced Technologies projects.
• Provide engineering and technical support for complex projects, acting as the main interface with clients, discipline engineers and management.
• Proficient in Aspen and/or Intelligen Simulation Software, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio (or other CAD drawing program), and Sketchup.
• Develop process flow and integrated equipment diagrams to aid in the preparation of facility general arrangements.
• Work closely with the architectural team to arrange and size equipment to meet the needs of the client’s process.
• Capable of developing an equipment list
• Capable of developing an I/O list
• Analyze design challenges, evaluate options and recommend solutions.
• Support business development efforts to secure new projects for the PDS.
• Plan and execute process tasks per contract requirements.
• Support estimating activities and equipment pricing.
• Support the development of proposals.
• Share advanced chemical engineering practices and strategies within Fluor.
• Maintain contact with external consultants and organizations for specialized services.
• Mentor and train Fluor process engineers.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and twenty (20) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements

• The ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate an elevated level of technical knowledge in one or more of the manufacturing sectors served by ATLS.
• Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions.
• Technical and business writing skills
• Understanding of design, engineering, procurement, equipment design, construction, commissioning, start up, turnover work processes, sequencing, and interfaces.
• Ability to resolve problems and to be comfortable in complex projects or business environments.
• Ability to travel periodically to other Fluor offices or client locations in support of projects or routine business needs.
• Networking with industry organizations, contemporaries and clients.
• Experience in leading complex process design projects for one or more of the industry segments PDS serves.
• Regulatory experience.
• Experience collaborating with multi-discipline project teams and understanding of scope requirements at the different project design phases.

Other Job Requirements

• Participate in Fluor University courses for continued learning experiences.
• Utilize the Fluor Knowledge Management processes to capture, support and leverage relevant knowledge to enhance project execution, if appropriate.
• Actively participate and represent Fluor at industry trade shows, annual meetings, and other professional gatherings for the industries served.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer preferred.