Junior Process Engineer

Equinox Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Career development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Junior Process Engineer in Houston, TX. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and 2+ years of experience in process engineering. The ideal candidate will assist in developing process simulations, support engineering deliverables, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers mentorship opportunities and a supportive working environment. The company focuses on a wide range of energy and processing projects, fostering both technical skill development and career growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in process engineering, preferably EPC/EPCM.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing process simulations and models under senior guidance.
• Support preparation of key engineering deliverables, including heat & material balances and PFDs.
• Conduct basic analyses of facility performance and help identify optimization opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with process simulation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

ProMax

Job description

Junior Process Engineer

Department: Process Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Houston, TX, USA

Description

Equinox Engineering is an International EPCM leader known for innovative facility design and engineering across natural gas, oil, heavy oil, carbon capture, power generation, emerging energy, and brownfield Projects around the globe. We work with top energy producers in the USA, Canada, and internationally. We are committed to identifying and retaining the most talented employees to delivering high-quality projects of all sizes and complexities that exceed client expectations.

We are seeking a Junior Process Engineer with 2+ years of experience who is eager to grow their technical skills, contribute to multidisciplinary project teams, and support the design and optimization of energy facilities. This role offers hands-on learning, exposure to diverse projects, and strong mentorship from experienced engineers.

Why Join Equinox?

• Meaningful work on a wide range of energy and processing projects
• Strong, people-focused culture emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and technical growth
• Flexible and supportive work environment with long-term career development opportunities
• Entrepreneurial culture that fosters creative and commercially minded leaders.

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As a Junior Process Engineer, you will support process engineering activities across various project phases—from conceptual design through detailed engineering and operational support. Responsibilities include:

Technical Support

• Assist in developing process simulations and models under senior guidance
• Support preparation of key engineering deliverables, including:
  • Heat & Material Balances
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Engineering calculations, reports, and data sheets
• Conduct basic analyses of facility performance and help identify opportunities for optimization or debottlenecking

Collaboration & Project Execution

• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, senior engineers, and project managers
• Interface with vendors to gather technical information and support equipment specification
• Support commissioning, start-up activities, and field engineering tasks when required

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Participate in P&ID reviews, hazard assessments, and design verification activities
• Ensure deliverables comply with applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulatory requirements

Technical Exposure

You will gain hands-on experience in a variety of process systems, which may include:

• Natural gas processing (sweet and sour gas)
• Oil processing, including heavy oil, stabilization, and treating operations
• Power Generation
• Brownfield MOC’s
• Refinery process systems

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

About You

You are an early-career engineer with a desire to learn, take on new challenges, and contribute to high-quality engineering work. You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in process engineering (EPC/EPCM experience preferred)
• Familiarity with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, ProMax, or similar)
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking to accelerate your process engineering career, contribute to impactful energy projects, and learn from industry-leading engineers, we’d love to hear from you.