Engineering and Design Processes Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking an Engineering and Design Processes Engineer for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

The role ensures that EPC engineering activities are aligned with the expectations, workflows, requirements, and governance of the organization. The engineer is responsible for mapping, interpreting, and communicating established processes to EPC engineering teams, identifying gaps, facilitating process adoption, and supporting personnel throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, and document existing engineering and project execution processes.
• Map processes to corresponding EPC engineering workflows to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Identify areas where EPC processes diverge from requirements and propose integration or harmonization strategies.
• Develop and maintain clear process documentation, flowcharts, and guidance materials.
• Serve as the subject-matter point of contact for EPC engineering teams regarding processes and requirements.
• Provide guidance, clarification, and troubleshooting support to EPC disciplines as they navigate workflows.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions, process training, and onboarding for EPC engineering staff.
• Monitor EPC adherence to processes and escalate issues when needed.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current process mappings and recommend improvements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that involve both organizations.
• Ensure process alignment with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and project governance frameworks.
• Track compliance, prepare reports, and support process audit activities.
• Work closely with engineering leads, project managers, QA/QC teams, document control, procurement, and construction stakeholders.
• Act as the liaison between process owners and EPC engineering leadership.
• Facilitate workshops to resolve process ambiguities or conflicts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Nuclear, or related field).
• 6–10 years of experience in EPC project environments, preferably in the energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.

Requirements

• Experience working directly with structured process frameworks (e.g., gated engineering processes, project lifecycle management, quality management systems).
• Strong understanding of EPC project execution phases (engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Familiarity with process mapping methodologies (e.g., BPMN, SIPOC, flowcharting).
• Understanding of project governance, quality assurance, configuration management, and engineering work processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering deliverables, specifications, and procedures.
• Process-oriented thinking: Ability to analyze, optimize, and communicate complex workflows.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach EPC teams and translate requirements clearly.
• Ability to troubleshoot process bottlenecks and provide practical solutions.
• Effective at working across both Owner and EPC organizations, building strong relationships.
• Ensures accuracy in process documentation and compliance tracking.
• Able to manage process needs across multiple disciplines and changing project conditions.
• Skilled in preparing clear, concise process documents and guidance materials.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required. Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job