Process Engineer I
The Process Engineer I at Confidential Client supports foundational process engineering activities throughout project phases including conception, detailed engineering, commissioning, and plant optimization. This entry-level role involves preparing engineering deliverables, performing process calculations, and participating in safety and quality analyses under senior engineer guidance, while developing technical and leadership skills in a collaborative environment.
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 (biofuels & biochemical technologies).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Support process engineering activities across project phases from front-end concept through detailed engineering, commissioning, start-up, and plant optimization under the direction of senior engineers.
- Learn and apply client engineering standards, technologies, and specifications to produce accurate deliverables.
- Prepare and help refine Design Basis documents, mass & energy balances, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, engineering lists, equipment layouts, and tie-point drawings.
- Perform equipment, piping, instrumentation and valve sizing (manual, automated, relief) with oversight.
- Create process control philosophies, functional descriptions, SOPs, and training materials under guidance.
- Assist with process calculations and modeling in Excel and ChemCAD under supervision.
- Participate in Process Hazards Analyses (PHA) and HAZOP reviews; support QA/QC for engineering deliverables.
- Support R&D activities, plant trials, and troubleshooting during start-up and optimization phases.
- Build client rapport, present technical deliverables, and support responses to client questions with mentorship from senior staff.
- Learn project cost drivers and schedule impacts across Front-End Loading (FEL) stages and collaborate with cross-functional project teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering field.
- Passed, or actively working toward passing, the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam.
- 0–5 years of practical engineering experience (including internships) — entry-level candidates encouraged to apply.
- Basic understanding of process engineering fundamentals: mass & energy balances, equipment/system sizing, PFDs and P&IDs.
- Developing problem-solving skills and the ability to identify challenges and propose solutions.
- Strong communication skills; active listening and willingness to receive and act on feedback.
- Demonstrated accountability, teamwork mindset, and eagerness to learn and take initiative.
- Professional attributes: resilience, attention to detail, adaptability, and a positive, collaborative attitude.
Technical & Physical Requirements
- Experience or exposure to process modeling (ChemCAD preferred) and Excel-based calculations.
- Familiarity with standard engineering deliverables and technical drafting conventions.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Travel expectations vary by project (average ~25%; some projects may require up to 100% travel and could include shift work).
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary (from source posting): $68,188 per year (estimated).
- Benefits typically include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching (details provided by the hiring organization).
Work Authorization & Screening
- Our client does not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Employment is subject to a pre-employment drug screening and background check as required by the hiring organization.
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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