Subject Matter Expert - Process chez Salas O’Brien

Subject Matter Expert - Process

At I.C. Thomasson, a Salas O’Brien Company we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary:
We are looking for a licensed Senior Mechanical or Chemical Engineer to lead as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in our Nashville, TN office! The position will be within our Industrial Power and Process division with a primary focus on large scale industrial process driven programs with our heavily diversified client base. The role will also include client executive functions, business development, business strategizing and planning, recruitment of technical staff support, marketing, and technical leadership duties.

Core Competencies:

• Experienced in design of mechanical and chemical processes, hazardous analysis, building mechanical systems, development of site and facility arrangements, and general process or industrial facility projects. 
• Experienced in the development of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Able to perform high-complexity engineering designs included analysis, calculations, research, and equipment selection.
• Experienced in the development of drawing and specification packages for the execution of both Design Build and Design-Bid-Build project styles. 
• As a SME, support technical engineering staff on projects to assure project confirms to the commitments related to time, quality, and cost. Deal directly with client to establish early project and program development and expectations.  Support QA/QC functions of high profile projects as needed.
• Engage with mechanical and chemical engineering staff in the execution of projects from a technical perspective to align with the goals of the projects.   
• Be familiar with and apply applicable codes.
• Supplement ICT design standards and administrative procedures where needed.
• Assist team leaders and divisional director in understanding technical capabilities of current staff and building business cases for new role requisitions.
• Assist team leaders and divisional director in maintaining and developing client base through various business development efforts.
• Assist market segment director and team leaders in preparation of RFP type proposal responses including project write ups, resumes, fee developments.
• Take an active lead in proposal for work process. Identify prospective clients and work in conjunction with team leaders to establish relationship with those clients.
• Identify new opportunities that may have synergistic benefit with our existing business
• Act as Engineer of Record on certain projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience.
• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from ABET accredited school.
• Professional Engineers (PE) license.
• Must have Project Management experience.
• Must have Business Development experience.
• Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies related to Process Engineering.
• Knowledge of project approach and system design.
• Willingness to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Willingness to engage technical engineering staff and be a technical leader for an entire market segment/division.

Location: Nashville, TN    
Travel: <20%

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

•  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
•  401(k) with company match
•  Paid time off and company holidays
•  Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
•  Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here - Salas O'Brien benefits

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.