Senior Process Engineer

hargroveepc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead process design on capital projects across chemical, petrochemical, refining and industrial manufacturing sectors. You will serve as Process Lead on large, multi-disciplinary programs, guiding safety-focused solutions and delivering PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specs.

You will collaborate with mechanical, piping, civil, electrical, and controls teams to ensure compliant, safe, and cost-effective execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Chemical/Mechanical/Biochemical/Petroleum Engineering is required.
• 6+ years of process engineering experience in chemical/petrochemical/refining or related industries.
• Professional Engineer license or CPIP preferred.
• Willingness to travel for pre-bid meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering on capital projects for chemical, petrochemical, refining and industrial facilities.
• Serve as Process Lead on large, concurrent projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, material and energy balances, equipment datasheets, and design basis documents.
• Perform and review hydraulic calculations and process safety evaluations (PHA/HAZOP/LOPA).
• Support FEED, conceptual design, cost estimates, and client presentations.

Skills

Process engineering

Leadership

Client-facing

Cross-functional collaboration

Process safety

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Chemical/Mechanical/Biochemical/Petroleum Engineering

Professional Engineer license or CPIP preferred

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

PRO/II

CHEMCAD

ProMax

DYNSIM

AFT Fathom

AFT Arrow

PIPE-FLO

PIPEPHASE

Job description

What You\'ll Be Doing

Job Scope: Hargrove is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join our growing team supporting clients across the chemical, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemical, and industrial manufacturing industries.

In this role, you\'ll lead process engineering efforts on capital projects and serve as a technical leader! Responsible for developing safe, practical, and innovative process solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams and client stakeholders.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Lead process engineering activities for capital projects within chemical, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemical, and industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Serve as Process Lead on large capital projects and multiple concurrent projects.

Develop and review key process deliverables including:

• Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Material & Energy Balances
• Equipment Datasheets
• Process Design Basis Documents
• Hydraulic Calculations
• Process Narratives
• Relief System Evaluations
• Operating and Design Philosophies

• Develop process designs focused on safety, operability, reliability, maintainability, and cost-effective execution.
• Establish project design criteria while ensuring compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Lead process hazard evaluations and integrate process safety principles into every phase of design.
• Support front-end loading activities, feasibility studies, conceptual design packages, and cost estimating efforts.
• Develop equipment specifications and bid packages for major process equipment and systems.
• Perform and review advanced process engineering calculations and simulations.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and controls teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Support client presentations, project reviews, proposal development, and business development activities.
• Participate in field investigations, commissioning efforts, troubleshooting activities, and plant startup support.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across project teams.

Ideal Background

• Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required.
• Registration: Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred.
• Experience: This position requires 6+ years of process engineering experience supporting chemical, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemical, industrial manufacturing, or similar process industries. Experience leading process engineering efforts on capital projects from concept through execution.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Chemical manufacturing processes
• Petrochemical facilities
• Refining operations
• Specialty chemical production
• Industrial manufacturing facilitiesFluid handling and hydraulic systems
• Distillation and separation processes
• Heat transfer and thermal systems
• Process equipment specification
• Utility system design
• Process safety management (PSM)
• Hazard reviews (PHA, HAZOP, LOPA)
• Relief and flare system design
• Process optimization and debottlenecking
• Capital project development and execution
• Startup and commissioning support

Required Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals and industrial process design.
• Ability to lead development of design criteria and process scopes for capital projects.
• Experience preparing and reviewing engineering estimates, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Knowledge of process safety principles and their application to project development.
• Ability to review process deliverables for technical accuracy and quality.
• Experience working with process simulation software, including:
  • Aspen HYSYS
  • Aspen Plus
  • PRO/II
  • CHEMCAD
  • ProMax
  • DYNSIM
• Experience with hydraulic simulation software such as:
  • AFT Fathom
  • AFT Arrow
  • PIPE-FLO
  • PIPEPHASE
• Strong understanding of equipment, instrumentation, piping systems, and process operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Willing to travel as required for pre-bid meetings, client presentations and project site meetings.
• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed, and able to provide interoffice execution leadership and support.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with