Job Title: Design Engineer Steam Turbine Generator Systems
Company: ProcessBarron
Location: Arden, NC (Remote Optional Given Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel Requirement: Up to 10% (customer sites and main office)
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Position Summary:
ProcessBarron is seeking a Design Engineer to support the design and integration of steam turbine generator installation projects. This role is responsible for developing detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), design and fabrication-level drawings. The engineer will select appropriate piping and instrumentation components, interpret project specifications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, field-ready installation packages.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and process design, with added knowledge in control systems, electrical interfaces, and PLC programming considered a plus.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Design and develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), preliminary general arrangements
• Develop 3D models, design drawings, and fabrication-level drawings
• Review and interpret technical specifications to ensure compliance with customer and project requirements.
• Select and specify appropriate piping, valves, sensors, transmitters, and other instrumentation components.
• Conduct field visits as needed to gather information essential to project execution.
• Apply company-defined procedures for drawing and bill of materials (BOM) release.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of project-specific data in designated project folders.
• Coordinate closely with internal/external teams, including electrical and controls engineers, project managers, and fabricators.
• Support field installations and troubleshooting efforts as needed, including occasional site visits.
• Document and file project details according to internal quality and organizational standards.
• Follow company processes for drawing and BOM creation and release.
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Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Firm grasp of thermal dynamics and heat transfer.
• Proficient in 3D modeling software (Inventor preferred; Fusion or SolidWorks acceptable).
• Experience developing and reading PFDs and P&IDs.
• Strong understanding of industrial piping systems and instrumentation selection.
• Ability to interpret and apply customer specifications, drawings, and standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using point cloud data is a plus.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs unassisted.
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Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with control systems, closed-loop controls, and instrumentation wiring.
• Knowledge of PLC programming or industrial automation.
• Experience troubleshooting system-level issues in field or commissioning environments.
• Exposure to electrical schematics and integration of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with piping stress analysis a plus.
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