Senior Process Engineer — Lead Equipment Design & Applications

H. T. PROF Group; Somerset, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group seeks a Senior Process Engineer to join an established engineered-equipment manufacturer.

You will work closely with the Director of Engineering, learn the company’s technology and applications, and gradually assume broader technical and engineering leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a strong chemical or process engineering background with hands-on design and support of equipment involving pressure, temperature, steam, gases, and heat transfer, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Senior-level experience in process engineering or related technical role.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer, pressure systems, and process controls.
• Hands-on experience with engineered industrial equipment involving pressure, temperature, steam, gases, liquids, or similar process conditions.
• Experience reviewing P&IDs, process-flow diagrams, instrumentation specifications, and control-system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Director of Engineering to understand products, tech, and customer applications.
• Consult with customers to translate requirements into practical equipment solutions.
• Develop process concepts, specs, and system-design criteria for custom equipment.
• Perform engineering calculations on pressure, temperature, flow, heat transfer, and process performance.
• Review P&IDs, instrumentation requirements, and control-system strategies.
• Lead design reviews, testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members.

Skills

Customer-focused problem-solving

Process design

Heat transfer analysis

P&ID review

Instrumentation knowledge

Control systems

Project leadership

Technical documentation

Engineering judgment

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

H. T. PROF Group seeks a Senior Process Engineer to join an established engineered-equipment manufacturer.

You will work closely with the Director of Engineering, learn the company’s technology and applications, and gradually assume broader technical and engineering leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a strong chemical or process engineering background with hands-on design and support of equipment involving pressure, temperature, steam, gases, and heat transfer, plus