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About the Role:
Join TAI as a Project/Process Engineer and play a key role in driving operational excellence across manufacturing and chemical processing facilities. In this highly visible position, you'll lead capital projects from concept through startup while identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance. Working cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, engineering partners, and vendors, you'll help shape the future of facility operations and infrastructure investments.
About TAI:
TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services - combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.
Here's a glimpse into your day to day:
Process Engineering

• Evaluate existing manufacturing and chemical processes to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, reliability, capacity, quality, and cost.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mass balances, and equipment specifications.
• Perform process calculations, equipment sizing, and utility demand assessments.
• Support process hazard analyses (PHA), management of change (MOC), and process safety initiatives.
• Analyze operating data and troubleshoot production, utility, and environmental systems.
• Develop technical scopes of work for engineering consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Support commissioning, startup, and performance testing of new equipment and process systems.

Project Engineering

• Lead capital projects (up to $1MM, small Capital / Maintenance) from conceptual design through construction and startup.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Coordinate engineering firms, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage procurement activities including RFQs, bid evaluations, technical reviews, and equipment selection.
• Track project progress, budgets, risks, and key performance indicators.
• Conduct project meetings and provide executive-level status updates.
• Ensure project deliverables meet technical, financial, and operational objectives.
• Manage change orders, cost forecasts, and project closeout activities.

Asset & Utility Infrastructure

• Support utility upgrades including electrical service improvements, water systems, chemical handling systems, pumping systems, and storage facilities.
• Coordinate with utility providers, regulatory agencies, and permitting authorities.
• Review civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation designs for constructability and operational effectiveness.
• Support facility expansion, modernization, and process optimization initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, NFPA, environmental, and company standards.
• Participate in safety reviews, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Support environmental permitting and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Promote safe work practices throughout project execution and facility operations.

You'll be a perfect fit if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5-10+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or industrial project management.
• Experience managing capital projects ranging from feasibility through startup.
• Experience within chemical processing, water treatment, industrial manufacturing, utilities, or related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with engineering consultants and construction contractors.
• PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt are desirable

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $120,000-140,000 Annually (depending on experience)
• Eligible for overtime pay
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee - family) are also available!
• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at https://www.tai.inc/