Senior Mechanical Process Engineer

SSOE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Senior Mechanical Process Engineer in Austin, TX to lead process engineering from concept through construction, developing PFDs, P&IDs, calculations, equipment specs, and coordinating with vendors. This role supports local clients and virtual teams in other locations.

Ideal candidates will have a Mechanical Engineering degree, 10+ years in chemical/industrial environments, and PE licensure or progress toward it. Strong collaboration and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and eligible for PE licensure.
• PE licensure or on track to becoming PE.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical/industrial settings.
• Exposure to chemical plants, metals processing, food/beverage or related industries.
• Dust Collection or Dust Hazard Analysis experience a plus.
• Packaging experience a plus.
• Experience with chemical simulation programs such as ChemCAD or Aspen.
• Experience using Pipe Flo or AFT Fathom a plus.
• Ability to work in a client-facing role with contractors and vendors.
• Experience with building codes and chemical storage requirements.
• Experience with utility distribution systems and industrial wastewater treatment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering studies, write reports, develop and complete engineering calculations.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs, process calculations, equipment specifications, and procurement.
• Provide engineering oversight and checking of process deliverables.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline engineering and design teams to complete tasks.
• Assist in the creation of bid packages.
• Perform field work to support the above responsibilities.

Skills

Client-facing

Project leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or on track

Tools

ChemCAD

Aspen

Pipe Flo

AFT Fathom

Job description

Senior Mechanical Process Engineer

Job Locations

US-TX-Austin

Contract Type: Full Time

Overview

SSOE is looking for a Senior Process Engineer who would like to be part of our team. This person will support local clients, but also with expectation to virtually support project teams in other locations as well. This individual will work on and lead projects from inception through construction developing PFD's, P&ID's, process calculations, equipment selection and specifications in the early phases of our projects and continue to provide support through construction.

What Makes SSOE a Great Place To Work

You don't have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.

When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you're a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage-helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don't just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you'll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

Explore the benefits that go hand-in-hand with a process engineering position at SSOE Group. Collaboration, accountability, and top-notch training are building blocks we use to set you up for success. Using sound engineering practices, this role will support clients in the chemical industry. The following duties are typical of the position but are not all encompassing.

• Leading engineering studies, write reports, develop and complete engineering calculations.
• Perform or assist with the development of PFDs and P&IDs, process calculations, equipment specifications, and procurement.
• Provide engineering oversite and checking of process deliverables.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline engineering and design teams to complete necessary project tasks.
• Assist in the creation of bid packages.
• Perform field work to support the above responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanial Engineering, which qualifies for licensure in the state of practice.
• Professional Engineering Licensure (PE) or tracked to becoming PE.
• 10+ years of working experience required.
• Exposure to chemical plants, metals processing, food, beverage or consumer product plants, and/or other related industrial settings strongly preferred.
• Dust Collection or experience with Dust Hazard Analysis is a plus.
• Product Packaging experience is a plus.
• Experience with a chemical simulation program, such as ChemCAD or Aspen.
• Experience using Pipe Flo or AFT Fathom a plus.
• Ability to work in a client-facing role while partnering with contractors and vendors.
• Experience with building codes and chemical storage requirements.
• Experience with utility system equipment and distribution systems.
• Experience with industrial wastewater treatment a plus.
• Salary Range: $120,000-140,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K, PTO & paid holidays.