At Springtide, a division of IPS (a Berkshire Hathaway company), we listen, understand, and lean into complex challenges to unlock new solutions and realize opportunities with our partners. Distinguished by our agility, creativity, expertise, and owner’s perspective, we deliver faster time-to-market and longer-lasting value, enabling you to do more. We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our dynamic team at our office located in Albany, New York.

In this role, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by the Lead Engineer, Department Manager, or Project Manager. You may oversee the entire process systems design process or assist as a technical expert on specialized design projects within the Semiconductor, Data Center, Solar, and Electric Vehicle/Battery industries. You may also work on several concurrent projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advanced technology or industrial manufacturing facilities engineering and design, and is a recognized expert within the Process Engineering Discipline.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on advanced technology facilities and related assigned projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical expertise in the evaluations of applicable systems.
• Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Write scopes of work based on preliminary review and meetings with the client.
• Prepare engineering studies and schematic designs for new systems and analyze the operation of existing systems.
• Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
• Assign and review the work of the project design team. Check the progress of work and alert the Project Manager to a change of scope or additional services.
• Review contractor applications for payments, utilizing a thorough understanding of the construction process.
• Coordinate all aspects of project document completion internally and externally with clients and other design professionals.
• Prepare or review construction budgets based on experience and the scope of the project.
• Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for design questions.
• Utilize computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Provide drawings for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by drafters.
• Research design options and document findings for Project Designer/Engineer.
• Ensure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
• Provide indirect supervision to teams of Engineers and Designers as an extension of the Group Lead or Department Manager.
• Special projects as assigned.

The salary offered for this role is between $107,000 and $165,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field with proven experience in process engineering and systems design for advanced technology industrial manufacturing and related facilities projects. 
• 8-10 years of experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer strongly preferred.
• Expertise in computer operation for engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting.
• Proficiency in using standard engineering, CADD, and business software, including but not exclusive to AutoCAD, Revit, BIM/3D platforms, and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to develop and create engineering calculations, data sheets, equipment sizing, PFDs, and P&IDs using applicable software platforms required.
• Possess a strong understanding, knowledge, and direct experience with the design of advanced technologies, industrial manufacturing facilities, and equipment layout.
  • Systems include, but are not limited to, Gases, Chemicals, Specialty Waters, Wastewater Treatment, and Wastes used in high-tech manufacturing facilities.
• Strong understanding of applicable industry-specific codes, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Possess experience or willingness to lead small to medium-sized teams either as direct or indirect reports.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working for A/E or EPCM consultancy.

Springtide Project Services is a full-service technical consultancy providing Architectural, Engineering, Construction, Project and Program Management, and Commissioning services to advanced technology industries, including the semiconductor, mission-critical data center, renewable energy, electric vehicle, and display sectors. We bring deep subject matter expertise as well as proven, reliable execution experience to bear on complex projects. The name Springtide represents our culture and values as an agile organization providing fresh, dynamic, and innovative solutions to help our clients optimize their project outcomes. We are energetic, driven, and curious, and take a sophisticated approach to every client project, enabling a critical scope to be executed; we walk in our clients’ shoes, we listen, we are curious, and we excel in a thriving collaborative culture, proactively leaning into challenges with a solutions mindset. We focus on collaborative engagement, alignment, and optimized execution, enabling our clients to do more and to achieve their business success. Springtide is a division of IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC.

Specialties

Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Program Management, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCM, and augmented resourcing services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Springtide without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. Springtide is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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