Process Project Engineer - Eugene, OR

Bakelite Synthetics; Eugene, Northern (OR, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakelite Synthetics in Eugene, Oregon, seeks a Process Project Engineer to define, plan and execute key engineering assignments. You’ll collaborate with site teams to provide process engineering services and lead risk reviews, incident analysis and change management.

You will develop design packages, manage external services, and prepare cost estimates for site assets while ensuring safety and reliability in our chemical processes.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years in Chemical Process Industries as process or project engineer.
• Strong knowledge of chemical process plant design and operation, including safety and relief systems.
• Willingness to travel 35-40% and commute to site as needed.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, lead and execute key non-capital and capital assignments.
• Provide process engineering services in collaboration with site personnel and technical resources.
• Analyze process data, troubleshoot and support operations, maintenance, engineering, or R&D.
• Define conceptual to detailed design packages and manage internal/external services for funding or construction.
• Prepare cost estimates for site assets and facilitate project stage gate reviews.

Skills

Chemical Process Engineering

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Process safety awareness

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

SharePoint

Aveva PI

Process simulation software

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

At Bakelite, you’ll help us create a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.

We’re Everywhere. Everywhere you look, you’ll find products enabled by Bakelite, from stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between. With more than 100 years of history and strong customer relationships, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands.

Join Our Team and Help Us Build a Stronger, Safer, Better World.

It’s Better with Bakelite.

Process Project Engineer: The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World

• You’ll define, plan, lead and execute key non-capital and capital assignments.
• You will collaborate with site personnel and key technical resources to provide process and project engineering services.
• You will provide insights and expertise from analysis of process operating data, hands-on troubleshooting, and interaction with other personnel in operations, maintenance, engineering, or R&D.

Life in Eugene:

In this role, you’ll be located in the second-largest metropolitan area in Oregon.

• Eugene’s official slogan is “A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors” – the city is known for its natural beauty and has plenty of opportunities for recreational activities, including biking, rafting, kayaking and exploring nature trails.
• Eugene is home to several educational institutions, including the University of Oregon, Bushnell University and Lane Community College.
• Eugene is known as “Track Town USA” and is where Nike was founded. Olympic track and field trials are held at University of Oregon’s Hayward Field every four years.
• Forbes named Eugene among the Top 50 Best Places for Business and Careers in 2019.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like? Here are your primary responsibilities:

• Develop safe, predictable, and reliable processes.
• Apply and define standard engineering design practices.
• Participate in or lead process risk/hazard reviews.
• Participate in or lead incident review and root cause analysis.
• Participate in management of change.
• Assist in definition and execution of the capital plan.
• Define conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design packages, including process control functional descriptions.
• Manage internal and external engineering services used to prepare preliminary or detailed project packages for funding submission or construction.
• Prepare cost estimates for new or modified site assets.
• Facilitate and lead project stage gate reviews.
• Obtain financial approval for assigned projects
• Facilitate reliability reviews when needed.
• Select preferred equipment or contract services through bid analysis
• Provide peer review and recommended practices.
• Complete regular status reporting and work prioritization.

What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities):

• BS, Chemical Engineering and 5 years’ experience in Chemical Process Industries as process or project engineer, or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge and application of recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices for chemical process plant design and operation involving flammable liquids and gases, combustible dust, toxic or reactive materials, pressure relief systems, and instrumented functional safety.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft tools, including database structures and SharePoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 35-40%.

Preferred:

• Strong working knowledge and use of Aveva PI.
• Knowledge of process simulation software.

be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.This company participates in E-Verify.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.