Process Engineer – Entry Level

Specllc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation/sick/personal

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

Year-end bonuses

Training opportunities

Job summary

Specllc is seeking a Process Engineer in the United States to deliver high-quality process engineering consulting and support. You will help design process systems, prepare equipment specifications, and develop initial concepts and scopes of work, along with construction cost estimates.

You will collaborate with senior engineers and a drafting team to create PFDs, P&IDs, heat/mass balances, and design bases while contributing to project estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• Experience from internships or co-ops in engineering.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and design codes.
• Strong problem solving and written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Define, organize, and coordinate engineering assignments for clients in fuel/chemical industries.
• Develop project deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, heat/mass balances, and equipment specs.
• Plan multidisciplinary team work with electrical, mechanical, civil, and drafting staff.
• Research, design, and specify equipment for chemical, mechanical, thermal, and hydraulic systems.
• Provide on-site construction support during installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• Travel as needed (less than 10%).

Skills

Chemical engineering

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Summary/Objective

Provide high quality process engineering consulting services to our clients. The Process Engineer is expected to work and assist in all aspects of process systems design. In addition, the incumbent must also be able to develop and prepare detailed equipment specifications, initial concepts and scopes of work, construction cost estimates and engineering support. As a Process Engineer, the employee is expected to follow company work processes and standards to maintain a high-quality work product and work in a collaborative team environment with other Engineers from various disciplines and the Designer/Drafting team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with Senior Engineer/Mentor to do the following:

• Define, organize, execute, and coordinate engineering assignments for clients, primarily in the fuel and chemical distribution and manufacturing industries.
• Foster relations with existing clients and develop new client base
• Perform engineering design for client projects including but not limited to piping systems, pump hydraulics, tank and vessels, heat transfer equipment, controls equipment, and process equipment.
• Develop project deliverables for clients including PFDs, P&IDs, Heat and Mass Balances, Basis of Design, Schedules, Project Estimates, Bid Documents, Equipment Specifications, etc.
• Plan and organize project work for multidisciplinary team including electrical designers, mechanical designers, civil/structural designers, procurement and administrative staff supporting those assignments.
• Research, design, and specify equipment, controls, and processes for chemical, mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, and other industrial systems.
• Provide on-site construction management assistance during installation, commissioning and start-up of equipment and related systems.
• Travel required and dependent on project and client needs (expected to be less than 10%)

Qualifications – Required:

• Experience with key duties and responsibilities described above, including experience from past internships or co-ops
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering or other related field
• Knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and current design codes
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Attention to detail

Qualifications – Preferred:

Ability to obtain FE/PE certification

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday in accordance with normal business hours.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass a general background check and Drug/Alcohol screening.
• Ability to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation/sick/personal time
• Medical/dental/vision insurance with significant employer contribution
• Paid training
• 401(k) with match
• Opportunity for year-end bonuses
• Long‑term disability

Pay Range:

Approximately $70,000 – $90,000 with opportunity for end-of-year bonus. Exact compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience skills, and location.