Senior Process Designer

Overview

Within SSOE’s Advanced Technology division, we specialize in high-tech facility design, offering top-tier design and engineering services to a diverse array of clients and markets. Our team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who excel across various disciplines. We pride ourselves on our cross-disciplinary approach, which allows us to understand and address our clients' needs more comprehensively than traditional, siloed methods. What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly conceptualize, plan, and detail every aspect of design. Our in-house experts collaborate closely, optimizing and enhancing our work through multi-discipline strategy sessions. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art software, we deliver industry-leading technology and innovative solutions from day one.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Process Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will engage in the design process of cutting-edge industrial and high-tech manufacturing facilities for some of the world's leading high-tech enterprises. As a Process Designer at SSOE, you will collaborate with fellow designers, engineering teams, and Senior Project Managers to develop innovative solutions for intricate and challenging designs, incorporating the latest design methodologies while ensuring adherence to specifications and timely project completion. 

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive technical project plans, specifications, drawings, P&ID's, and models aligning with project requirements and client expectations.
• Lead the development of detailed P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and isometric piping drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with ASME B31.3 and company CAD standards.
• Utilize process flow calculations and PIPE-FLO (or equivalent) tools as needed to verify hydraulic performance and material selection suitability within piping systems.
• Apply established design techniques, exercising judgment to adapt and modify design concepts while ensuring compliance with company and team CAD standards for quality control.
• Collaborate closely with process engineers, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines to develop integrated design solutions on industrial, chemical, and manufacturing projects.
• Facilitate seamless coordination among various design disciplines (Electrical, Structural, Mechanical, Architectural, etc.) to fulfill design package requirements.
• Will work with other Designers, Sr. Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders on specific assigned objectives, complex features, and aid in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.
• Conduct field verifications and site assessments to identify, verify, resolve, and integrate solutions into design packages, troubleshooting design issues during construction as necessary.
• Support project managers and mechanical engineers in managing scope, schedule, and cost through accurate work package deliverable timelines, submittal tracking, and RFI responses.
• Mentor and train junior mechanical designers on drafting standards, calculation techniques, and software tool use, fostering a continuous improvement mindset within the design team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. An Associate degree in engineering or architectural fields is a plus.
• Proficiency working with AutoCAD is required. Experience with other tools, such as Revit, Navisworks, PIPE-FLO, or other similar tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 process piping design code and familiarity with NFPA standards related to chemical safety systems.
• Proven ability to coordinate and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including project managers, engineers, architects, and trades to deliver technically accurate and constructible designs.
• Hands-on experience using PIPE-FLO or similar hydraulic simulation software to validate process fluid flow and sizing.
• Strong communication skills enabling effective collaboration and clear client interaction during design reviews and RFIs.
• Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. Opportunity for ample rewards and leadership incentive/bonus program
• Benefits: Includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training (including support for relevant licensure & certifications), and generous PTO & paid holidays.

Join us at SSOE, where your expertise will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and engineering excellence. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and become a part of our forward-thinking team.

Responsibilities

- Produce comprehensive technical project plans, specifications, drawings, P&ID's, and models aligning with project requirements and client expectations.
- Lead the development of detailed P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and isometric piping drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with ASME B31.3 and company CAD standards.
- Utilize process flow calculations and PIPE-FLO (or equivalent) tools as needed to verify hydraulic performance and material selection suitability within piping systems.
- Apply established design techniques, exercising judgment to adapt and modify design concepts while ensuring compliance with company and team CAD standards for quality control.
- Collaborate closely with process engineers, structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines to develop integrated design solutions on industrial, chemical, and manufacturing projects.
- Facilitate seamless coordination among various design disciplines (Electrical, Structural, Mechanical, Architectural, etc.) to fulfill design package requirements.
- Will work with other Designers, Sr. Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders on specific assigned objectives, complex features, and aid in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.
- Conduct field verifications and site assessments to identify, verify, resolve, and integrate solutions into design packages, troubleshooting design issues during construction as necessary.
- Support project managers and mechanical engineers in managing scope, schedule, and cost through accurate work package deliverable timelines, submittal tracking, and RFI responses.
- Mentor and train junior mechanical designers on drafting standards, calculation techniques, and software tool use, fostering a continuous improvement mindset within the design team.