Senior Process Engineer Separation Equipment

Kapwell Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead the design and engineering of separator equipment in Scotland. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in process engineering, focusing on separators, with a strong background in the oil & gas or energy sectors. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects in a collaborative environment, receiving a competitive salary along with benefits. This position emphasizes technical ownership and client interaction.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of process engineering experience in separator equipment.
• Proficient in international codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ISO).
• Experience in separator sizing methodologies and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process design and engineering of separator equipment.
• Develop process design basis and perform hydraulic assessments.
• Support fabrication, FAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Process design and engineering

Strong problem-solving skills

Technical communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation tools

Job description

Kapwell Ltd is a specialist engineering company delivering high‑performance process separation equipment to the energy, industrial, and environmental sectors. As our project portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer with strong expertise in separator equipment to join our engineering team.

Role Overview

The Senior Process Engineer will take technical ownership of separator‑based projects from concept through detailed design and execution. This is a senior, hands‑on role requiring deep process knowledge, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to interface with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead process design and engineering of separator equipment, including:

• Gas–liquid separators
• Oil–gas–water (2‑phase and 3‑phase) separators
• Scrubbers, knock‑out drums, and filter vessels
• Sand separators, degassers, and related internals

Develop and review:

• Process design basis
• PFDs, P&IDs, and process calculations
• Separator sizing, rating, and performance verification
• Specify and evaluate separator internals (demisters, cyclones, vane packs, etc.)
• Perform hydraulic, control, and operational assessments
• Support proposal development with technical inputs and cost‑effective solutions
• Interface with clients during technical reviews, HAZOPs, and design workshops
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
• Support fabrication, FAT, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of process engineering experience, with proven specialization in separator equipment
• Strong background in oil & gas, energy, process industries, or environmental systems
• Demonstrated experience in separator sizing methodologies and design standards
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (e.g. ASME, API, ISO)
• Proficient in process simulation and engineering tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience with CFD studies for separator performance
• Exposure to modular or packaged equipment design
• Experience supporting EPC projects
• Knowledge of offshore and hazardous area applications

What Kapwell Offers

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and innovative projects
• A collaborative, engineering‑driven work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career growth with increasing technical and leadership responsibility