job summary: Mechanical Process Engineer opportunity located in the Reston, VA area. This position will be involved with the engineering, design and execution of client projects in the process plant design and construction industry. Working with internal and external clients, you will be expected to lead or execute the full life cycle of mechanical process designs in the specification and sizing of pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, and other process equipment. Relocation assistance will be considered for well qualified candidates. location: Reston, Virginia job type: Permanent salary: $130,000 - 150,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Specification and sizing of pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, piping and other process equipment.Create engineering calculations documented on PFD's, P&ID's, general arrangement drawings, specificationsApply commercially available technology for process execution, identifying potential malfunctions and incorporating appropriate remediations.Determine feasibility of design, identify potential process upsets and malfunctions incorporating appropriate remediations, and apply commercially available technology for process execution Requirements B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (will consider B.S. in Chemical Engineering with applicable experience) Demonstrated experience in selecting appropriate mechanical equipment for chemical, pulp and paper, food and beverage, or similar industrial plantsKnowledge of fluids/chemicals used in consumer products, materials of construction, fluid control valves, and instrumentation.Fluency with AutoCADOn-site, in-plant, and startup experience is a plus Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Plan, Life Insurance Programs, Retirement Savings Plans, Paid Personal Time Off and Holidays, and more qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 7 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors (required) skills: MechanicalEngineeringField Engineering Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.