Senior Process Engineers work with clients to produce detailed process designs and simulations for new equipment and processes or to modify existing process designs to improve operation/expand throughput.This work involves the entire project life cycle including creating job proposals for clients performing the detailed process design simulating the process providing support during project start-up and validating process performance after start-up.Reports To:Operations Director
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESLead development of complex process mechanical designs from concept through construction.Core Technical Leadership- Develop and approve equipment specifications process and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs) process simulations and validation protocols. and operation specifications
- Perform and oversee process modeling simulations and mass/energy balances to validate designs and support scale-up activities.
- Lead or participate in process safety reviews (HAZOP PHA) and ensure compliance with regulatory codes and standards (PSHA 3A EHEDG NFPA etc.)
- Conduct advanced troubleshooting and process optimization studies for clients.
Project and Discipline Oversight- Provide technical oversight of junior engineers ensuring high-quality deliverables (drawings calculations designs).
- Estimate engineering hours monitor budgets and provide schedule oversight for process deliverables.
- Develop and maintain process discipline standards best practices and quality procedures to ensure consistency across projects.
Client and Business Development Engagement- Serve as primary client-facing technical advisor on process/mechanical systems.
- Act as subject matter expert in client workshops technical reviews/audits and proposal presentations contributing to business growth.
- Partner with business development team to develop technical content for proposals scopes of work and estimates.
Leadership & Field Support- Mentor coach and develop engineering staff; provide feedback to support career growth
- Support construction commissioning and start-ups as technical authority both onsite and remote.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience/Abilities:- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Chemical Mechanical or Process Engineering
- 7-12 years experience in process engineering (F&B pharma chemical or related industries)
- Strong knowledge of 3D design tools (Plant 3D laser scans)
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-discipline technical reviews and manage deliverable quality
- Excellent client communication skills; ability to present to clients/executives.
- Ability to travel 20%-30% annually depending on project needs.
BENEFITSOur Work-Life Balance Benefits were created to attract and reward our employees which includes healthcare life supplemental insurance and wellbeing benefits. Features of our benefits are listed below which may be based upon position location and other eligibility criteria.
Healthcare and Insurance Benefits
- Medical Dental and Vision Plans
- Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
- Short-Term Disability (Supplemental Option)
- Voluntary Life Insurance (Supplemental Option)
- Health Savings Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellbeing Benefits
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Retirement 401K and Roth 401K w/Company Match/Profit Sharing
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Dependent Care (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Fitness Membership Reimbursement
- Paid Time-off for Charitable Involvement
Required Experience:
Manager