Process Engineer
Engineer in the Core Engineering Team for the development of CO2 and hydrogen transport systems in multiple design phases.
Responsible for process designs, PFDs, P&IDs, hydraulics, and operational scenarios.
Requirement: Bachelor's or Master's degree, 2–8 years of experience, and experience with Aspen HYSYS or similar.
Description
As an engineer in the Core Engineering Team, you will actively contribute to the development of the hydrogen and CO2 transport system during the Concept Select, Basic Design, FEED, realization, and commissioning phases. You will support the project team in developing process designs, operational concepts, and multidisciplinary engineering deliverables. Hours: 32–40 hours per week. The base location is Amersfoort, with occasional travel to various locations in the Netherlands.
Job requirements
- HBO or WO degree in Chemical Technology, Process Engineering, or similar.
- 2–8 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in energy infrastructure, the process industry, hydrogen and/or CCS.
- Experience with simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS or similar.
- Experience with process design and process documentation.
- Works independently, takes responsibility, and is proactive within the engineering team.
- Strong coordinating and collaborative abilities with good communication skills to connect technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills, maintains overview, sets priorities, and is a systems thinker with strong integration abilities.
- Works in a process-oriented, pragmatic, and result-driven manner.
Tasks
- Providing process input for venting, depressurization, safeguarding, and operational concepts.
- Conducting technical studies and variant assessments.
- Drafting, updating, and reviewing process descriptions, design basis documents, operational philosophies, and process narratives.
- Developing PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, and hydraulic concepts.
- Developing operational scenarios such as normal operation, start-up, shutdown, maintenance, depressurization, pigging, and commissioning.
- Supporting studies in the field of dense phase CO2, hydrogen transport, phase behavior, and pressure and temperature profiles.
- Processing results from HAZID, HAZOP, and safety studies and providing technical input for safety studies and design decisions.
- Alignment and coordination with disciplines such as Process Control, Pipeline Engineering, Instrumentation, Mechanical, and Operations.
- Reviewing contractor deliverables.
Working conditions
- Employment type: secondment.
- A dedicated point of contact who knows the field.
- Full transparency regarding opportunities, feedback, and reasons for rejection.
- Guidance during the assignment, with opportunities for coaching and further training.
- A market-rate or salary; minimal margin.
Description of the organization
The Delta Rhine Corridor (DRC) is developing a new transport network for CO2 and hydrogen between Maasvlakte, Moerdijk, and the German border. The project is an essential link in the energy transition and encompasses the development of transport pipelines, valve stations, pumping stations, and connection to national and international energy infrastructure.