Senior Process Engineer – Life Sciences Projects

GBA Companies; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

GBA Companies is seeking a Process Engineer III to join our Life Sciences team in Lenexa, KS. You will lead project-level process design for pharmaceutical and biotech facilities, developing calculations, sizing, and documentation while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, automation, and architectural disciplines.

You will evaluate equipment, piping, utilities, and control requirements to support safe, efficient operations and contribute to CQV readiness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant process engineering experience.
• Experience with process design, fluids, heat transfer, material balances, and equipment sizing.
• Understanding of process control and regulatory requirements (GMP, FDA, ISPE).
• Experience preparing and reviewing process calculations, drawings, and construction documents.
• Proficiency with design software such as AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-level process engineering design efforts for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other specialized manufacturing facilities.
• Develop process calculations, equipment sizing, material and energy balances, using fluid mechanics and heat transfer principles.
• Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specs, and technical documentation.
• Develop construction documents, drawings, reports, and specifications using AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Revit.
• Evaluate process equipment, piping, utilities, and control requirements for safe, efficient operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated process solutions.

Skills

Process design

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Material balances

Equipment sizing

Regulatory knowledge (GMP/FDA/ISPE)

Technical communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Biochemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Job description

GBA Companies is seeking a Process Engineer III to join our Life Sciences team in Lenexa, KS. You will lead project-level process design for pharmaceutical and biotech facilities, developing calculations, sizing, and documentation while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, automation, and architectural disciplines.

You will evaluate equipment, piping, utilities, and control requirements to support safe, efficient operations and contribute to CQV readiness and regulatory compliance.