Junior Process Engineer – Pumps & P&ID Design

Zachry Group; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Zachry Group seeks a Process Engineer I for its Downers Grove Engineering Design Center. The role involves routine process engineering and design tasks, largely office-based with possible site assignments.

Entry-level to two years’ experience and a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering are required. You will work on equipment sizing, hydraulics, PFD/P&ID development, and regulatory compliance under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering required.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience in industrial construction/services.
• Experience sizing and rating equipment and ensuring safety/regulatory compliance.
• Solid background in pump/piping hydraulics via experience or coursework.
• Experience in PFD and P&ID development.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong STEM problem solving and critical thinking.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient with engineering software; VB programming a plus.
• Strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand client objectives and engineers’ role in meeting them.
• Size and rate pumps, vessels, exchangers, and heat exchangers.
• Augment details in PFDs and P&ID diagrams.
• Augment heat and material balance data with software.
• Perform hydraulic analyses for piping systems.
• Present technical information for review and in procurement specs.
• Analyze problems to ensure reliable operation of equipment.
• Evaluate equipment/processes for safety and environmental compliance.
• Apply standard engineering techniques with sound judgment.
• Manage data input/transfer for line lists and instrument datasheets.
• Organize and prioritize work with attention to conflicting deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Complex problem solving

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Judgment and decision making

Engineering software

VB programming

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PFD/P&ID development

Job description

Zachry Group seeks a Process Engineer I for its Downers Grove Engineering Design Center. The role involves routine process engineering and design tasks, largely office-based with possible site assignments.

Entry-level to two years’ experience and a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering are required. You will work on equipment sizing, hydraulics, PFD/P&ID development, and regulatory compliance under supervision.