Process Alliance · 1 day ago
Process Design Engineer
Process Alliance is seeking an experienced Process Design Engineer to provide technical leadership and coaching on all phases of process design for major capital projects. The role involves guiding execution from Front End Engineering Development through detailed design packages, focusing on industries such as pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of process engineering deliverables across all project phases
Develop and validate PFDs, P&IDs, utility summaries, equipment specifications, and line lists
Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and backchecking of engineering work
Perform and review process design calculations including mass balances, pump hydraulics, line sizing, and equipment sizing
Specify and size pressure safety devices, instruments, and control valves
Prepare process scopes, design basis documents, and utility studies to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective facilities
Review vendor data and integrate into overall design packages
Develop project schedules and effort-hour budgets and manage to meet project goals
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of progressive process/design engineering experience
Strong knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, and pump hydraulics
Hands-on experience with pressure relief device design, control valve sizing, and scenario analysis
Experience working on capital projects in a process engineering capacity with an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm or similar design engineering organization
Industry experience in Life Sciences
Preferred
Pharmaceutical or fine chemical industry experience
Proficiency with process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS)
Familiarity with hydraulic sizing tools such as Pipe-Flo
Demonstrated leadership in training and developing engineering teams