Senior Process Engineer

Hargrove and Associates, Inc; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove and Associates, Inc, located in Mobile, Alabama, seeks a Lead Engineer to supervise a team of engineers in delivering process engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree and possess over 15 years of experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical design engineering.

This role involves ensuring project deliverables meet quality expectations, providing technical direction, and promoting safety. Proficiency in CAD software and strong communication skills are crucial. A flexible travel schedule is required for client presentations and project tasks.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant industrial experience in process design engineering.
• Ability to develop design criteria and scope of work for capital projects.
• Experience in estimating and scheduling professional service hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a team of engineers and designers.
• Ensure on-time delivery of engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical direction on complex assignments.
• Plan and organize work for multiple capital projects.

Skills

Process safety training

Equipment specification knowledge

CAD software proficiency (AutoCAD, Microstation)

Microsoft Office proficiency

Process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS)

Excellent communication skills

Virtual team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a team of engineers and process engineering designers as lead engineer.
• Ensure total delivery of process engineering deliverables and services on time, within budget, and meeting quality expectations.
• Provide technical direction on advanced engineering work and complex assignments.
• Perform project controls for cost, schedule, and quality of projects.
• Promote a safe working environment and embed safety concepts into process design.
• Review, approve, and validate all process engineering deliverables and estimates.
• Produce professional service estimates in accordance with Hargrove standards and track changes through project lifecycle.
• Establish design criteria, incorporate client requirements, and apply relevant codes and standards.
• Ensure permitting requirements are established and communicated.
• Plan and organize work for large capital projects and multiple medium/small capital projects.
• Maintain project performance, budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards.
• Consult with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure alignment.
• Produce estimate-level preliminary designs for major capital projects.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies for efficient solutions.
• Produce detailed design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Check calculations, reports, and studies for accuracy and conformance to codes.
• Produce equipment and construction specifications and monitor drawings.
• Assist designers in resolving layout and detailing problems.
• Develop bid packages for procurement of equipment, materials, or services.
• Travel for client presentations and project-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registration: Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification preferred or required.
• Experience: 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Train others in process safety and site safety requirements.
  • Knowledgeable in specifications and installation details of equipment, instrumentation, and piping.
  • Create accurate process engineering documents from vendor data and drawings.
  • Accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks and assist in detail engineering schedule and man-hour budget for major capital projects.
  • Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours.
  • Develop design criteria and scope of work for major capital projects.
  • Apply company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
  • Proficient with CAD software such as AutoCAD or Microstation.
  • Deliver presentations of Hargrove Engineers + Constructors services.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Use hydraulic and process simulation software (AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, PIPEPHASE, PIPE-FLO, SiNet, Aspen Plus, Aspen Plus Dynamics, PRO/II, DYNSIM, HYSYS, CHEMCAD, WinGEMS, ProMax).
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Virtual team collaboration and interoffice leadership support.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Travel: Willing to travel for pre-bid meetings, client presentations, and project site meetings.

Legal Statements

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, military service, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.