Process Engineer

ACTalent; Texas; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Process Engineer II to design, size, and document UPW and reclaim water treatment systems for semiconductor facilities. You will work with limited supervision, produce complete deliverables, and support client and internal technical discussions.

Responsibilities include sizing, calculations, PFDs/P&IDs updates, and collaboration with CAD/design teams. This onsite role in Plano requires travel and offers contract-to-hire potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience.
• Experience with UPW/reclaim water systems is preferred.
• Ability to draft PFDs, P&IDs, and process narratives.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Plant3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform system sizing, process calculations, and mass balances for UPW and reclaim water systems.
• Develop and maintain process specifications, design bases, and technical narratives.
• Prepare and maintain P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and equipment lists.
• Review vendor data and ensure technical compliance and integration.
• Support client discussions and coordinate with automation and design teams.
• Participate in startup, commissioning, and field verification activities.
• Demonstrate increasing technical ownership and drive improvements.

Skills

UPW water treatment knowledge

Mass balances & process calculations

PFDs & P&IDs drafting

Cross-discipline collaboration

Technical ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering

2+ years related experience

Tools

AutoCAD Plant3D

RO sizing software

GTM

PIPEFLO

Ion Exchange

Job description

Job Title: Process Engineer II

As a Process Engineer II, you will be responsible for the design, sizing, and documentation of Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) and reclaim water treatment systems for semiconductor and advanced manufacturing facilities. You will operate with limited supervision, produce complete and review-ready technical deliverables, and actively support client and internal technical discussions. This role represents a transition from task execution to technical ownership of defined scopes.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform system sizing, process calculations, and mass balances for UPW and reclaim water treatment systems with senior review as required.
• Develop and maintain process specifications, design bases, and technical narratives aligned with contract documents and client standards.
• Prepare, update, and maintain P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment lists, and supporting calculations in coordination with design and CAD teams.
• Review vendor technical data, equipment proposals, and submittals for technical compliance and system integration.
• Support client technical discussions, design reviews, and internal coordination meetings by clearly communicating process intent and design assumptions.
• Coordinate with automation and controls engineers to align process design with control philosophy, sequences of operation, and functional logic.
• Provide technical support to project engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to resolve process-related issues.
• Participate in startup and commissioning activities including troubleshooting and performance verification as required.
• Demonstrate increasing technical ownership of assigned scopes while incorporating feedback from senior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement of process standards and best practices.

Essential Skills

• Working knowledge of Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), reclaim, or industrial water treatment systems including core unit operations such as RO, IX/EDI, filtration, and chemical systems.
• Familiarity with third-party sizing software such as RO, GTM, pumps, Ion Exchange, PIPEFLO, etc.
• Ability to develop process calculations, system sizing, and mass balances with limited supervision and senior review.
• Experience preparing and maintaining process deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, process narratives, equipment lists, and technical specifications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project mechanical, electrical, automation, and design teams to deliver coordinated and constructible system designs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant3D is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering from an accredited university or other related qualified training.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment

The role requires periodic travel to support customer design reviews and startup/commissioning efforts, with a maximum requirement of up to two weeks at a time, potentially several times a year, depending on the project. The position is eligible for contract-to-hire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plano,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, A