Chemical Process Engineer : 202630

HKA Enterprises; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises in Pittsburgh seeks a Chemical Process Engineer with a strong focus on design quality, design review, and engineering oversight for advanced manufacturing facilities. You will review process designs, validate calculations and assumptions, mentor junior engineers, support a globally distributed team, and ensure alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.

This role requires 8+ years in chemical process engineering, semiconductor exposure, and availability of at least 20 hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of chemical process engineering experience in facilities design.
• At least 1 year of semiconductor experience.
• Available minimum 20 hours/week for a globally distributed team

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed design for advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Apply best practices and industry knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
• Validate calculations, specifications, and design assumptions for consistency and defensibility.
• Perform quality reviews on designs completed by others.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on engineering applications and principles.
• Champion continuous improvement and attention to detail across projects.

Skills

Design review

Mentoring

Global collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or similar

Tools

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Job description

Chemical Process Engineer – Design Quality & Review (Advanced Manufacturing)

We're seeking an experienced Chemical Process Engineer in Pittsburgh with a strong focus on technical quality, design review, and engineering oversight. You'll review process designs, validate calculations, and ensure alignment with scope, budget, and schedule across a multi-discipline, globally distributed team. Minimum 20 hours/week, flexible hours to support global collaboration. No visa sponsorship available.

Pay: $72.00- $85.00 per hour DOE

Responsibilities:

• Perform conceptual and detailed design for advanced manufacturing facilities
• Apply best practices and industry knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
• Validate calculations, specifications, and design assumptions for consistency and defensibility
• Perform quality reviews on designs completed by others
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on engineering applications and principles
• Champion continuous improvement and attention to detail across projects

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or similar
• 8+ years of chemical process engineering experience in facilities design (advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or oil & gas)
• At least 1 year of semiconductor experience
• Available minimum 20 hours/week, with flexibility for a globally distributed team

Preferred:

• Experience with semiconductor facilities systems
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Navisworks, or similar design software
• Familiarity with construction deliverables (P&IDs, detail sheets, calculations)
• Strong attention to detail; ability to spot discrepancies, errors, or gaps
• Coaching mindset and strong verbal/written communication
• Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary, multi-region teams

Note: No visa sponsorship available for this role.