Entry Level Chemical/Process Engineer -ELE
This entry-level Chemical Engineer role involves working on industrial and commercial facility projects, focusing on chemical process design, optimization, and data management. The position requires accountability for schedule and technical quality while collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams and benefiting from expert mentorship to develop professional skills and contribute innovative ideas.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
You will join a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting process design and project delivery for industrial and commercial facilities. In this entry-level role you will perform engineering calculations, support development of process flow diagrams and design basis, prepare data for process flow sheets, and work with senior engineers and subject-matter experts to deliver quality technical work on schedule.
- Support establishment of chemical process design basis and process options
- Develop and optimize selected process designs and calculations
- Prepare and organize data for process flow sheets and basic process documentation
- Help ensure schedule and technical quality for assigned engineering tasks
- Collaborate with multi-discipline teams (mechanical, civil, electrical, etc.)
- Participate in design reviews and learn to apply client standards and best practices
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship (sponsorship will not be available for this role now or in the future)
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification — or willingness to pursue it
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving ability
- Eagerness to learn engineering best practices and contribute ideas
- Ability to work effectively in teams and across disciplines
- Interest or passion for buildings, construction, and industrial projects
Location, Type & Compensation
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (on-site or as specified by the client)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Estimated salary: $39,522 per year (estimated). This posting includes an estimated pay figure from the source and may not represent the final compensation offered.
Why This Role
This is a hands-on entry opportunity to grow under experienced mentors while contributing to real projects that support clients’ core operations. You’ll be exposed to engineering standards, cross-discipline coordination, and practical design work that will accelerate your development as a chemical/process engineer.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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