Process Engineering Lead

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors

Process Engineering Lead responsible for complete designs and project execution in chemical and petroleum sectors. Collaborating with teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeKingsport • Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generally responsible for performing all aspects for complete designs of process engineering assignments
Develop and implement project specific process design execution plans to ensure efficient and effective project execution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, including all engineering disciplines, project managers, operations, and procurement
Participate in process safety design activities including PHAs, LOPAs, change management, and plant pre-startup safety planning
Forecast, monitor, and report actual progress for process discipline activities, including management of labor hours and completion of deliverables
Produce estimate level preliminary and final designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of estimate being performed on a project
Develop and review process design improvements in accordance with the project schedule and freeze dates
Provide input on deliverables such as plot layouts and 3D model reviews from other engineering disciplines
Ensure compliance of engineering deliverables with chemical industry standards, codes, and regulations
Conduct reviews and quality control checks to ensure compliance with design specifications and project requirements
Develop process deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, and utility connection requests
Provide input to project line list, equipment list, and instrumentation spec sheets
Produce detail design calculations and drawings for the project
Review and check vendor information and other discipline deliverables for process engineering input
Review fabrication drawings and other vendor submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications
Perform fieldwork necessary to gather process information, check tie-ins and provide construction support
Effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities at the same time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university
Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred
3+ years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering
Working knowledge of CAD software preferred, either AutoCAD or Microstation (or both)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Working knowledge in the use of hydraulic simulation software such as Fluid Flow, AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, PIPEPHASE, PIPE-FLO, and/or SiNet
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed and able to provide interoffice execution support with general supervision
Familiarity with specifications and installation details of equipment, instrumentation, and piping
Ability to create accurate process engineering documents from the information provided in vendor equipment data and drawings

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
personal paid time off
medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k)
one-time relocation bonus up to $5,000 less applicable taxes

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Hard Skills & Tools

process designPFDsP&IDsdetail design calculationsmaterial take-offsprocess safety designhydraulic simulationproject managementdesign specificationsquality control

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationproject managementvirtual team skillsinteroffice execution supporttime managementproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilitystakeholder engagement

Certifications

Professional Engineering registrationCPIP certification