Process Engineer 4

Day & Zimmermann Company; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

100% Paid Maternity Leave (12 weeks)

Parental & Family Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company is seeking a Process Engineer 4 to lead engineering efforts across major chemical process projects. You will mentor engineers, develop innovative concepts, perform heat and material balances, and review key deliverables while ensuring safety and constructability.

The role spans munitions, petrochemical, and chemical intermediates sectors. You will coordinate with multiple disciplines, manage scope changes, and drive cost-effective, compliant solutions through detailed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of professional experience.
• At least 6 years in EPCm or related chemical sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers and designers on multiple projects.
• Develop conceptual designs and evaluate alternatives for constructability and cost.
• Manage changes to process scope within budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, vendors, and clients.
• Plan staffing and resource allocation for assigned projects.
• Review drawings, calculations, and specs for compliance.
• Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Hydraulic Modeling & Pump Sizing

AFT Fathom (learnable)

AFT Arrow (learnable)

Heat Transfer principles

Design bases for CAPEX

Cross-disciplinary communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AFT Fathom

AFT Arrow

Microsoft Office

Job description

Opportunity Overview

As aProcess Engineer 4 at DZMC, you will serve as a key technical force behind complex engineering projects across the chemical process industry. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise to challenging, high-impact work supporting clients and facilities in the munitions, petrochemical, and chemical intermediates sectors.

You will lead the development of critical early-phase engineering deliverables, including code reviews, comprehensive system evaluations, heat and material balances, process flow diagrams, engineering calculations, piping and instrumentation diagrams, scopes of work, and equipment data sheets. You will also provide essential support throughout detailed design, helping transform sound engineering concepts into safe, efficient, and constructible solutions.

As an integral member of the DZMC Engineering team, you will contribute across multiple projects while partnering closely with process, mechanical, piping, electrical, controls, and project management professionals. Your ability to connect conceptual design with practical execution will help ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, and successful project delivery.

If you are ready to take on meaningful engineering challenges, influence innovative solutions, and make a visible impact across critical industrial projects, DZMC offers an environment where your technical leadership, creativity, and commitment to quality can truly shape the future of process engineering.

As the Process Engineer 4, here is the work you'll do:

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers and designers on multiple concurrent projects, ensuring high-quality discipline engineering outputs with minimal supervision.
• Develop innovative conceptual designs and conduct thorough evaluations of alternative solutions based on criteria such as constructability, operational performance, energy efficiency, reliability, maintainability, initial and life-cycle costs, as well as environmental considerations.
• Manage changes to process scope diligently to keep project deliverables within approved budgets and predefined schedules.
• Coordinate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including other engineering disciplines, construction crews, site personnel, vendors, subcontractors, and clients, fostering clear communication and collaborative problem-solving.
• Plan and review detailed work plans, assess staffing needs, and schedule resources efficiently for your assigned teams and projects.
• Conduct meticulous reviews and provide approvals for engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications to ensure strict compliance with established company procedures, design standards, project requirements, and cost estimates.
• Through these responsibilities, you will ensure the integrity, safety, and practicality of engineering solutions, while driving continuous improvements and embracing industry best practices.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Strong foundation in Hydraulic Modeling and Pump Sizing, with either hands-on experience or a willingness and aptitude to learn advanced tools such as AFT Fathom; similarly, knowledge or capability to learn Compressible Gas System Modeling through software like AFT Arrow.
• Expertise in Heat Transfer principles, including the design and specification of heat exchangers and other process equipment, ensuring optimal thermal performance and energy efficiency.
• Proven experience in developing comprehensive design bases that inform Capital Cost Estimates, enabling accurate project budgeting and financial planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, allowing effective interaction with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and clients while producing clear and professional technical documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with adaptability to quickly master additional software platforms required for design, analysis, and project management tasks.

And if you have these qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering is required, ensuring a strong foundational knowledge of chemical processes and engineering principles.
• An advanced degree in a related field is preferred, reflecting a commitment to continued learning and specialized expertise.
• A minimum of 12 years of professional experience, demonstrating a deep technical background and progressive responsibility in engineering roles.
• At least 6 years of experience within the EPCm industry or direct exposure to operating companies in the chemical process sector, including but not limited to munitions, chemical manufacturing, petrochemical plants, chemical intermediates, or fiber industries. This industry-specific experience is critical for success in this position.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $114,960.00 - $172,440.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows.Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!