Design Engineer

Process Alliance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,985 - 136,477; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to provide technical leadership in process design for capital projects. The role entails leading project phases, developing engineering deliverables, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates have a BS or MS in Engineering, a PE license, and 5-10 years of relevant experience in the Life Sciences sector. Competitive salary ranges from $90,985 to $136,477.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of progressive process/design engineering experience.
• Industry experience in Life Sciences.
• Experience working on capital projects with an EPC firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of process engineering deliverables across all project phases.
• Develop and validate PFDs, P&IDs, utility summaries, and equipment specifications.
• Perform and review process design calculations including mass balances.

Skills

Process design

PFDs and P&IDs

Mass balances

Pump hydraulics

Pressure relief device design

Control valve sizing

Scenario analysis

Education

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Pipe-Flo

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to provide technical leadership and SME-level coaching on all phases of process design for major capital projects. This role will be responsible for guiding execution of all project phases from Front End Engineering Development (FEED) through the development of detailed design packages. The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with deep experience in process design; specifically, pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, or other highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of process engineering deliverables across all project phases.
• Develop and validate PFDs, P&IDs, utility summaries, equipment specifications, and line lists.
• Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and backchecking of engineering work.
• Perform and review process design calculations including mass balances, pump hydraulics, line sizing, and equipment sizing.
• Specify and size pressure safety devices, instruments, and control valves.
• Prepare process scopes, design basis documents, and utility studies to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective facilities.
• Review vendor data and integrate into overall design packages.
• Develop project schedules and effort-hour budgets and manage to meet project goals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus.
• 5-10 years of progressive process/design engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, mass balances, and pump hydraulics.
• Hands-on experience with pressure relief device design, control valve sizing, and scenario analysis.
• Experience working on capital projects in a process engineering capacity with an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm or similar design engineering organization.
• Industry experience in Life Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical or fine chemical industry experience.
• Proficiency with process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Familiarity with hydraulic sizing tools such as Pipe-Flo.
• Demonstrated leadership in training and developing engineering teams.

About Our Culture

At Process Alliance, we strive to be a better model for how problems are solved, and solutions are delivered. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Join our team and be part of a company that is shaping the future of engineering solutions.

Learn more about us

Visit our website at www.processalliance.com to explore our projects, expertise, and the impact we make in the engineering and consultancy space.

Process Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Indianapolis, IN $90,985 - $136,477 22 hours ago