Lead Process Engineer

Brindley Engineering Corporation

Lead Process Engineer designing and analyzing equipment for refinery and chemical applications. Overseeing evaluations, technical direction, and team management in a dynamic environment.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeLisle • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead field and technical evaluations of existing process units
Provide technical direction for refinery and chemical process units and licensed technologies
Direct and perform calculations, develop PFDs and P&IDs, provide design documentation for downstream engineering disciplines, develop equipment specifications, compile scope of work packages for construction
Lead Client and Contractor interface, attend meetings, and provide written reports
Provide technical support for field execution, including outage/turnaround projects
Assist in constructability planning, proposal, and estimate development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Experience: Min Yr = 10+
Licensure: P.E. Preferred
Technical Skills: Knowledge of P&ID development, heat and material balances, hydraulic and equipment sizing calculations, relief device sizing, API standards, and ASME codes required
Management: Experience mentoring and leading teams required
Other Skills: Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision insurance
life and disability insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
company-paid holidays
paid parental leave
compensatory time off
paid time off (PTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

P&ID developmentheat and material balanceshydraulic calculationsequipment sizing calculationsrelief device sizingAPI standardsASME codesprocess design documentationscope of work packagesdownstream engineering

Soft Skills

mentoringleadershiporganizational skillswritten communicationverbal communication

Certifications

P.E.