Process Engineer III / Sr Process Engineer I

Merrick & Companyis looking for an experienced/senior Process Engineerto join our team inGreenwood Village, CO (Denver metro area). We're seeking candidates who are passionate about nuclear design, enjoy working on a multidisciplinary team, and appreciate the Colorado lifestyle.

In this role, you will primarily focus on innovative nuclear and energy projects. Successful candidates will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers and designers to deliver high-quality design and engineering solutions.

Annual salary range for this position is $120,500 - $162,300. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience. In-office/WFH hybrid schedules are offered.

• Independently evaluate and solve complex problems with limited guidance from senior staff.
• Work with other disciplines to improve accuracy of the deliverables, schedule, and budget commitments.
• Prepares or oversees process design deliverables including:
  • Process Flow Diagrams
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
  • Equipment sizing calculations
  • Process line sizing calculations
  • Pressure relief device sizing calculations
  • Mass & energy balances / process simulations
  • Equipment and Instrument datasheets
  • Piping/equipment specifications
• Interpret customer requirements or code/standard requirements to establish design criteria.
• Meet with clients to develop relationships.
• Prepare proposal estimates for design work.
• Provide in-depth and comprehensive technical peer reviews on design documents in a timely manner.
• Technical work/documents are mostly error free and demonstrate self-checking of work before submitting documents for peer review.
• Able to lead process design efforts on projects and be involved in all client meetings pertaining to that project.
• Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning and other technical and economic factors.
• Able to perform almost all process design tasks independently.
• Leading a team of more junior engineers and designers on projects.
• Act as a formal mentor to more junior engineers.
• Work in a multi-disciplined design team environment.
• PE Stamp design documents on projects.
• Travel to client sites, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from A.B.E.T accredited program required.
• 8+ years of related engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
• Exhibits generally sound technical knowledge to produce design deliverables with minimal guidance from senior engineers.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields and ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Ability to manage other engineers and designers on concurrent projects.
• Ability to apply reasoning with minimal supervision.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills with both teammates and clients.
• Assists with client, vendors or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.
• Display ability to review technical design documents/packages and be able to identify issues/pitfalls, and actively propose solutions.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Act as Process Lead on small to medium scale projects.
• Act as peer reviewer to design documents authored by junior engineers and provide quality engineering reviews.
• Experience using ChemCad/Aspen/HYSYS (or similar) process simulator and AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow (or similar) for hydraulic pipe flow modeling preferred.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship

• Requires the ability to sit/stand for extended periods at a computer workstation/front desk.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.