Remote Chemical Process Simulation Engineer

Placements24; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Virtual training & certifications

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Process Simulation Engineer for a remote-first role with a global team. You will develop and validate steady-state and dynamic models using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD, and PRO/II to support design, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical processes.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering (Master's preferred) and 4–6 years of relevant experience, plus strong thermodynamics and reaction kinetics knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 4–6 years' experience in process simulation and modeling in chemical/petrochemical industries.
• Proficiency with leading process simulation software (Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD, PRO/II).
• Strong thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and mass/heat transfer fundamentals.
• Experience in dynamic simulation and control-system modeling is a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and validate steady-state and dynamic process models.
• Use models for design, optimization, debottlenecking, and troubleshooting.
• Perform sensitivity analyses and scenario modeling for varying conditions.
• Collaborate remotely with project teams to define objectives and interpret results.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs from simulation outputs.
• Assist scale-up from pilot to commercial scale through simulations.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing findings.
• Stay updated on new process simulation technologies and methods.
• Provide training and support on simulation best practices.

Skills

Process simulation

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

CHEMCAD

PRO/II

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Process Simulation Engineer for a remote-first role with a global team. You will develop and validate steady-state and dynamic models using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD, and PRO/II to support design, optimization, and troubleshooting of chemical processes.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering (Master's preferred) and 4–6 years of relevant experience, plus strong thermodynamics and reaction kinetics knowledge.