Senior Process Engineer - Industrial Chemical Design Leader

Ramboll US Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll US Corporation is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to lead multi-discipline teams in the Southeast Engineering Department, focusing on chemical manufacturing projects. You will drive proposals, scope write-ups, estimates of engineering labor hours, and detailed design through constructability reviews.

The role requires 10+ years of relevant experience, a Chemical Engineering degree, and proficiency with P&ID, CHEMCAD, PIPE-FLO, and ProMax. PE license is preferred, with 0–20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) and 10+ years of relevant experience in preliminary and detailed design, procurement, and construction phase services for industrial projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• PE license preferred
• Experience with Process & Instrumentation Diagram Development (AutoCAD P&ID or similar)
• Experience with Hydraulic Modeling Software (PIPE-FLO or similar)
• Experience with Chemical Simulation Software (CHEMCAD or similar)
• Experience with Air Quality Dispersion Modeling (ProMax or similar)
• Experience with Process Hazard Analyses (PHAWorks or similar)
• 0-20% travel, valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Develops engineering studies, front-end loading (FEL) evaluations, detailed designs, and cost estimates for industrial processes.
• Performs engineering calculations and develops study reports summarizing results.
• Prepares heat and materials balances, process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams, equipment specifications, control system philosophies, and other design documents.
• Solicits and reviews process equipment quotations, develops technical bid evaluations, selects equipment suppliers, and reviews fabrication approval drawings.
• Lead process design activities with a multi-discipline project team, including coordination, review, and oversight of team member's work.
• Responsible for management of budget and schedule performance on process tasks.
• Communicates and documents effectively with project team, including outside contacts, customers, and other engineering departments.
• Active in the pursuit of new projects/work for the process group. This includes the preparation of proposals, scope of work write-ups, and estimation of engineering labor hours and fees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety culture awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD P&ID

PIPE-FLO

CHEMCAD

ProMax

PHAWorks

Job description

Ramboll US Corporation is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to lead multi-discipline teams in the Southeast Engineering Department, focusing on chemical manufacturing projects. You will drive proposals, scope write-ups, estimates of engineering labor hours, and detailed design through constructability reviews.

The role requires 10+ years of relevant experience, a Chemical Engineering degree, and proficiency with P&ID, CHEMCAD, PIPE-FLO, and ProMax. PE license is preferred, with 0–20% travel.