Lead Process Simulation & Optimization Engineer

AVEVA Software LLC; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex hours

PTO 20–25 days

Volunteer days

Parental leave

Well-being support

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

AVEVA seeks a Principal Consultant to lead advanced modeling and optimization in refining, petrochemical, and upstream operations. You will develop open-equation process models, apply APO/APS technologies, and deliver measurable operational and economic benefits for our industrial customers.

You will review PFDs/P&IDs, automate workflows, support FAT testing, and contribute to sales opportunities with technical proposals. Travel to customer sites for commissioning and ongoing support is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Refinery Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience; higher degrees preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with process simulation and optimization tools, familiarity with APO/ROMeo or similar platforms desirable.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience developing, testing, or implementing process optimization and simulation applications in online environments.
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics, mass and energy balances, and transport phenomena.
• Knowledge of project execution methodologies including planning, scheduling, and delivery within defined scope, cost, and timelines.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, TCL) to support model development and automation.
• Experience with open-equation modeling frameworks and MPC concepts from multiple vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills in refining, oil & gas, and petrochemical processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of process simulation and optimization projects, ensuring technical excellence while meeting customer requirements, budgets, and project timelines.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, and plant data; develop, configure, and validate open-equation process models; automate model workflows and support commissioning of online applications.
• Build and maintain expertise in APO/APS, applying them to solve complex operational challenges.
• Apply domain knowledge in refining, petrochemical, and upstream production processes, including key operating variables and economic drivers.
• Plan, execute, and review FAT activities for APO/APS solutions to ensure compliance with design specs.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to model configuration, process design, and plant operations, implementing corrective actions.
• Support the solution sales process by providing technical expertise, including delivering client presentations, preparing proposals, and contributing to scope definition, benefits analysis, cost estimation, and scheduling.
• Onsite travel to customer sites for commissioning activities and support as needed.

Skills

Process simulation

Optimization

Chemical engineering

APO/APS

Python/MATLAB

Open-equation models

PFDs & P&IDs

Project execution

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related

Master’s in Chemical Engineering with ≥3 years experience

Tools

APO/ROMeo

Python

MATLAB

Job description

AVEVA seeks a Principal Consultant to lead advanced modeling and optimization in refining, petrochemical, and upstream operations. You will develop open-equation process models, apply APO/APS technologies, and deliver measurable operational and economic benefits for our industrial customers.

You will review PFDs/P&IDs, automate workflows, support FAT testing, and contribute to sales opportunities with technical proposals. Travel to customer sites for commissioning and ongoing support is expected.