Lead Process Engineer

Arcadis; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global project exposure

Training & development

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join our Dublin design office, delivering world-class designs for semiconductor, data center and related facilities. You will lead ATG process design, develop PFDs and P&IDs, and guide multidisciplinary teams across design stages from feasibility to construction.

The role requires 8+ years in process/chemical engineering, strong communication, and proven leadership on complex projects, with familiarity of HAZOP and ATEX requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in a Process or Chemical Engineering field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience; semiconductor project exposure preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for ATG process design and lead design projects.
• Coordinate engineering tasks to produce construction documents.
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with mechanical, structural, architectural and electrical teams.

Skills

SME leadership

Project coordination

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

HAZOP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor/Master in Process/Chemical Engineering

Tools

PIPE-FLO

Autopipe/Caesar

FluidFlow

Job description

Arcadis is the world’s leading company in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 professionals across 70+ countries, we are united in our mission to improve quality of life and solve the world’s most complex challenges.

Lead Process Engineer

Position Summary

This challenging position involves working as part of a multi-discipline, highly interactive and coordinated team focused on projects including semiconductor manufacturing, data center facilities, and other state of the art manufacturing facilities. Come be a part of a vibrant, dynamic team that delivers world class designs for industry leading clients around the world. We design of some of the most complex and specialized facilities being constructed today.

Projects for our clients include feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, and full design services including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and services during construction for design/bid/build and design/build projects.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills. They will exhibit a passion and desire to apply their professional experience and knowledge in a team environment on technically challenging and professionally rewarding projects. Our team is seeking a person who understands the importance of meeting their targeted commitments while being flexible to the ever-changing and fast paced environment of our clients’ sites.

General Responsibilities

• Be a Subject-Matter-Expert (SME) for the ATG process design group, leading and controlling individual design projects for Process systems.
• Organize, assign, and delegate necessary engineering and design tasks to produce construction documents in conjunction with a team of engineers and designers.
• Manage scope, budget and schedule to meet project objective goals.
• Coordinate and collaborate real time with other disciplines such as mechanical, structural, architectural and Electrical to develop designs.
• Take responsible charge of the process design, including technical accuracy, completeness, and quality of construction documents.
• Analyse and design complex systems, including:
  • Bulk Chemical
  • Specialty gases
  • UPW systems
  • Waste water systems
• Manage Process Design Development through standard process design documentation including PFD’s and P&IDs.
• Up front site selection and due diligence activities.
• Exercise judgment in developing plans or alternatives and work with teams to assure quality plans.
• Familiar with HAZOP studies and ATEX requirements
• Perform field activities such as observation of construction activities.
• Review construction submittals for conformance with the intent of contract and design documents.
• Execute site master planning, concept designs and preliminary engineering phases with other team members as the Advance Technology Group (ATG) Global process expert across multiple global projects from our Dublin Design Office;
• Identify and research future Semiconductor industry trends. Keep on top of technology and industry developments.
• Assist in the development of group’s systems, procedures, standards and knowledge management.
• Develop, organise and control programmes to eliminate existing or potential process/engineering problems and innovate and deliver plant improvements and innovations relating to energy efficiency for our clients;
• Provide technical backup to the operations design teams in resolving specific complex process/plant problems.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Direct the use of PIPE-FLO fluid flow analysis software to design, optimize and troubleshoot fluid piping systems
• Direct the use of appropriate piping system stress analysis software (Autopipe, Caesar or similar)
• Although not essential, the ideal candidate shall have proven experience with some of the common process software tools such as FluidFlow, SuperPro / SchedulePro, Fauske, etc.

Education & Experience:

• Third level degree in a relevant Process or Chemical Engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant experience with several years as design discipline lead preferable semiconductor experience
• General knowledge of mechanical system design and applicable codes
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Why Join Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower individuals to excel because your contributions matter. Taking a skills‑based approach, we provide opportunities for you to shape your career, maximise your impact, and grow professionally.

By joining us, you’ll engage in meaningful work that drives sustainable solutions for a better planet while leaving a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Through our six ED&I workstreams—Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race—we fosterinnovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we strive to improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.