Junior Process Engineer: PFDs, P&IDs & DoD/DOE

Integral Engineering Group, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m\

Job summary

Integral Engineering Group in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Jr. Process Engineer to support development of process design for complex industrial and government projects.

You will work on PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specs, process calculations, and design documentation, progressively taking ownership of deliverables. The role emphasizes learning from senior engineers, exposure to PHA, regulated environments, and collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience; strong academic project experience may be considered.
• Fundamental chemical/process engineering principles including material balances, energy balances, fluid flow, thermodynamics, and process equipment.
• Strong interest in developing expertise in process design and process safety.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn and apply applicable engineering codes, standards, Federal requirements, and project specifications.
• Ability to work effectively with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to meet defined project schedules and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate engineering documentation.
• Successful completion of drug screening.
• Must meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance or site badge, if required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update PFDs and P&IDs under the direction of senior process engineers.
• Progressively take ownership of assigned P&IDs, ensuring that process equipment, piping, instrumentation, controls, valves, and other design information are accurately represented.
• Assist with process calculations, equipment sizing, pressure drop calculations, material balances, energy balances, and other engineering analyses.
• Assist senior and licensed process/chemical engineers with process design activities for industrial, DOE, DoD, and other government projects.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, equipment information, and technical documentation to develop accurate process design deliverables.
• Coordinate process engineering requirements with mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and other disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Support development of equipment and instrument specifications, datasheets, and procurement documentation.
• Assist with Process Hazard Analyses (PHA/HAZOP) and other process safety activities under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Participate in site visits, facility walkdowns, and field verification activities to collect and document existing process information.
• Research applicable codes, standards, DOE Orders, project specifications, and other technical requirements.
• Assist with preparation of engineering calculations, reports, design criteria, technical evaluations, and other project documentation.
• Review and incorporate comments from senior engineers, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Communicate effectively, ask clarifying questions, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Develop technical knowledge and engineering judgment through mentoring and hands-on project experience.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

Process simulation software

Engineering calculation tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Integral Engineering Group in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Jr. Process Engineer to support development of process design for complex industrial and government projects.

You will work on PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specs, process calculations, and design documentation, progressively taking ownership of deliverables. The role emphasizes learning from senior engineers, exposure to PHA, regulated environments, and collaboration across engineering disciplines.