Senior Process Engineer

Nexuse Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Nexuse Group is seeking an experienced professional in Cleveland, Ohio to develop documented design basis, process descriptions, and process simulation models in Aspen HYSYS. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in the oil & gas or chemical industries, with a strong focus on safety relief device design.

Responsibilities include delivering quality work that meets standards on time. The role offers competitive benefits and requires a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Professional Engineer license.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the oil & gas or chemical industries.
• Experience with PSV sizing and safety relief device design.
• Periodic travel for client and project site visits as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop design basis and process descriptions for projects.
• Build process simulation models and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Deliver work that meets quality standards on schedule.

Skills

Process simulation experience with Aspen HYSYS

Hands-on experience designing process equipment

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

EIT certification

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Tools

Hydraulic analysis tools (AFT Fathom/Arrow, Visual Flare)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop documented design basis, process descriptions, BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, and material selection diagrams that define each project.
• Build process simulation models in Aspen HYSYS and develop heat and material balances.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and produce equipment sizing data sheets for compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, columns, separators, reactors, and more.
• Design and size safety relief devices that protect personnel, equipment, and the process.
• Interface directly with clients and provide field support throughout project execution.
• Deliver work that meets quality standards and applicable codes – on schedule and within budgeted hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of experience in the oil & gas or chemical industries.
• Hands‑on experience designing process equipment (vessels, pumps, exchangers, fired heaters, compressors).
• Process simulation experience with Aspen HYSYS and hydraulic analysis tools (e.g., AFT Fathom/Arrow, Visual Flare).
• Experience with PSV sizing and safety relief device design, with a strong understanding of underlying process fundamentals and relief system behavior.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to work in teams and present a positive image to clients.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to quality and timely delivery.
• EIT certification.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Periodic travel for client and project site visits as required.
• Work performed in a combination of office and active project‑site environments; field assignments may involve walking, stooping, kneeling, and climbing stairs and ladders.
• PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis vest, steel‑toed boots) provided and required on site.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits: Learn more about our competitive benefits in detail.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Reasonable Accommodation

Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nexus Engineering Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process please contact us at [e-mail].

Sponsorship & Work Authorization

Nexus Engineering Group does not provide employment visa sponsorship of any kind, including CPT, OPT, or employment-based visas. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must be able to maintain that authorization throughout employment without any action, filing, or sponsorship by the company. This requirement applies both at the time of hire and on a continuing basis for the duration of employment.

Third‑Party Agency Notice

Nexus Engineering Group does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external recruiters or agencies. We only engage approved third‑party partners under a written agreement initiated by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Any resumes submitted without prior authorization or a current agreement will not be eligible for placement fees and will be considered the property of Nexus Engineering Group.