Process Engineer Level II

WorleyParsons; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 110,507 - 162,510; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WorleyParsons is looking for a Process Engineer Level II in Monrovia, California. The successful applicant will provide essential process engineering services and lead projects for both Worley and its clients. This role requires expertise in relief and flare system design, and experience with process safety systems. Candidates should possess over 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in chemical engineering.

The position includes responsibilities such as evaluating overpressure protection and developing reliable engineering deliverables while collaborating effectively across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant process engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of process fundamentals and safety systems.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering services and leadership on projects.
• Conduct overpressure protection evaluations across process units.
• Develop high-quality, auditable engineering deliverables.

Skills

Relief & Flare System Design

Process Hazard Analysis

Process Simulation Software

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description - Process Engineer Level II (MON015B)

Primary Location

USA-CA-Monrovia

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Reporting Manager Title : Chief Process Engineer

Purpose

You will provide process engineering services and leadership projects to Worley and its customers, including technical support and supervision within the process engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Executes defined scope independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates solid capability in relief and process safety fundamentals.
• Perform overpressure protection evaluations across process units, including identification of credible scenarios and relief loads.
• Execute PSV sizing, relief hydraulics, and flare/vent system analysis using approved methodologies and tools.
• Support flare network and backpressure assessments, including blowdown and relief header evaluations.
• Develop relief mitigation strategies to address system deficiencies and improve operability and safety.
• Produces high‑quality, auditable engineering deliverables.
• Effectively collaborates across disciplines and supports client interactions.
• Keep up to date with the latest developments and technical innovations in process engineering.
• If required, assist, and support junior personnel within the process engineering team.
• Communicate effectively with the process engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements

• Expertise in Relief & Flare System Design, Overpressure Risk Analysis & Mitigation, and Process Hazard Analysis.
• Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.
• Excellent knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the process engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Competent use of process engineering specific software.
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Substantial technical land practical experience in process engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi‑disciplinary projects and teams.
• Strong and positive people leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of process simulation packages such as HYSYS and/or PRO/II, iPRSM, PSPPM, Flare Network Analyzer and Computational Fluid Dynamics.
• 5+ years of relevant process engineering experience, with demonstrated exposure to pressure relief and process safety systems.
• Working knowledge of relief system design standards and codes (e.g., API 520/521/2000, ASME).
• Experience performing PSV sizing, relief load calculations, and basic flare system evaluations.
• Familiarity with process simulation and relief analysis tools (e.g., HYSYS, PRO/II, Aspen Plus, or equivalent; relief tools such as IPRSM, Aspen PIMS/PSPPM/Flare or similar).
• Experience supporting HAZOPs, risk assessments, or process safety reviews.
• Ability to develop and review core process deliverables (PFDs, P&IDs, line lists, calculations, datasheets).
• Strong understanding of process fundamentals (thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer) applied to safe plant design.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to coordinate across disciplines and interface with clients.

Additional Information

• This position is in California.
• Salary Range $110,507-$162,510.

Los Angeles

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree (preferred) in chemical engineering or related field and or equivalent degree.

Preferred

• Experience in refining, petrochemical, or upstream facilities with complex relief systems.
• Exposure to flare network modeling and backpressure analysis.
• Familiarity with corporate or operator PRD programs and compliance frameworks.
• EIT certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with brownfield modifications, MOC processes, or debottlenecking studies.

Opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.