Senior Process Design Engineer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors

Senior Process Design Engineer leading chemical and petroleum process-engineering projects for Hargrove Engineers & Constructors. Managing design deliverables, estimates, schedules, safety, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timePasadena • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in process engineering design, project management, and team leadership, with a strong focus on safety and quality standards. Proficient in developing engineering deliverables, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with industry codes and specifications.

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Process Engineering DesignProject ManagementProfessional Engineering RegistrationProcess Safety KnowledgeCAD Software Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Process EngineeringProcess DesignProject BudgetingDesign Criteria DevelopmentProcess Simulation SoftwareHydraulic Simulation SoftwareTechnical DirectionEngineering DocumentationCost EstimationQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationMentoringTeam CollaborationClient Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookAFT FathomAspen PlusHYSYSProMax

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering RegistrationCPIP Certification

Industry Keywords

Chemical EngineeringPetroleum EngineeringBiochemical EngineeringProcess SafetyCapital ProjectsEngineering StandardsInterdisciplinary CoordinationVendor ManagementConstruction SpecificationsProcess Engineering Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and provide technical direction to a team of engineers and process engineering designers as Lead Engineer
Deliver process engineering deliverables and services on time, within budget, and to quality expectations
Promote safe working practices and incorporate process safety into process design
Review and approve process engineering deliverables, calculations, reports, studies, drawings, vendor information, and discipline inputs
Validate and produce professional service estimates; track changes, costs, schedules, and quality
Establish project design criteria while incorporating client requirements and applicable codes and standards
Establish and communicate permitting requirements
Develop process engineering standards, specifications, guidelines, and procedures
Plan, organize, and communicate project team work for major and multiple capital projects
Track project budgets, schedules, commitments, deliverables, and quality standards using project control tools
Delegate work to engineers and designers and provide technical support
Coordinate with design leaders from other disciplines for inter-disciplinary alignment
Produce preliminary designs, conceptual layouts, cost studies, detailed design calculations, drawings, equipment specifications, and construction specifications
Optimize designs for constructability, operability, and maintenance
Develop bid packages for procurement of equipment, materials, and services
Participate in professional society meetings, pre-bid meetings, client presentations, scope reviews, sales activities, and proposal development
Travel for client presentations and project-related tasks
Mentor less experienced process engineers
Review resumes, conduct interviews, and complete interview evaluations
Identify and develop work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support
Provide leadership for communication and execution within scope, schedule, and budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required
10 years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering
Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification highly preferred
Ability to train others in process safety and site safety requirements
Knowledge of process safety and its incorporation into process design
Familiarity with specifications and installation details of equipment, instrumentation, and piping
Ability to create accurate process engineering documents from vendor equipment data and drawings
Ability to estimate task completion accurately
Ability to assist with detailed engineering schedules and man-hour budgets for major capital projects
Experience estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing process engineering work progress and quality
Ability to develop design criteria and scope of work for major capital projects
Complete understanding of process engineering and design functions
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards
Knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD or MicroStation
Ability to lead a small team on a major capital project
Ability to deliver presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services to clients
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Knowledge of hydraulic simulation software such as AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, PIPEPHASE, PIPE-FLO, and/or SiNet
Knowledge of process simulation software such as Aspen Plus, Aspen Plus Dynamics, PRO/II, DYNSIM, HYSYS, CHEMCAD, WinGEMS, or ProMax
Very good verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to travel for pre-bid meetings, client presentations, and project site meetings
Virtual team skills and cross-divisional relationship development
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods
Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Personal paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
100% Teammate-owned company
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
Drug-free workplace