Entry Level Process Engineer (Start Summer 2027)
The Entry Level Process Engineer at Confidential Client supports the design and construction of food and beverage processing facilities by developing process designs, flow diagrams, and equipment specifications. This role involves coordination with multidisciplinary teams, client interaction, and on-site construction support, requiring up to 50% travel. The position offers an opportunity to grow expertise in food safety, sanitary design, and process engineering within a specialized industry.
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, Energy, Oil & Gas.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
You will join a project team supporting design, construction, commissioning, and start-up of process facilities for a confidential client in the Energy, Oil & Gas sector (with strong food & beverage process experience). Typical responsibilities include:
- Develop process design basis and select unit operations
- Create and update process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
- Prepare mass and energy balances and size process and utility equipment
- Develop operation specifications and equipment procurement documentation; evaluate bids
- Coordinate with other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls, packaging, architects)
- Support project scope, schedule and budget development for process-related work
- Coordinate contractor schedules and onsite installations for process equipment
- Provide on-site construction support, commissioning and start-up assistance
- Work with clients, vendors, and suppliers to develop cost estimates and proposals
- Research process engineering best practices and support talent growth within the team
Qualifications
Minimum required qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent
- 0–3 years of relevant experience (co-op, internship, industry projects, or academic work accepted)
- Experience or coursework in process design, PFDs, P&IDs, and sizing/specifying equipment
- Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with MS Project and AutoCAD
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and client-facing ability
- Interest in sanitary design and food safety principles (preferred)
- Willingness to travel up to 30–50% for on-site project work
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs and perform office-based tasks for extended periods
Employment Details & Compensation
- Employment type: Full time (Contractor arrangement indicated)
- Estimated pay: $69,076 per year (estimated)
- Travel: Up to 50% travel to project sites and other offices
- Location: Camp Mabry, TX (work will include frequent on-site project visits)
Why Join
- Hands-on exposure to end-to-end process engineering for large-scale food & beverage and process facilities
- Mentoring and professional development opportunities within a multidisciplinary engineering team
- Competitive compensation and benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement, bonus/profit-sharing where applicable)
- Opportunity to build commissioning and site-construction experience early in your career
Additional Information
- This role supports field work and will require regular travel to construction sites. Applicants must be able to meet travel and physical requirements.
- Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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