Senior Process Engineer - Specialty Chemical & Consumer Products (Kansas City, Greenville & St.[...]

Burns & McDonnell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Process Engineer for its Specialty Chemical and Consumer Products sectors in St. Louis. The role involves designing production systems, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a strong background in chemical engineering and process design with significant experience in leading projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of process engineering experience required.
• Expertise in process design codes and simulation software.
• PE license preferred; ability to travel necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from conceptualization to completion.
• Create mass balances, PFDs, and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Mentor team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

Communication

Process Engineering

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Hysys

Aspen

HTRI

Job description

Senior Process Engineer - Specialty Chemical & Consumer Products (Kansas City, Greenville & St. Louis)

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Description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an experienced Senior Process or Mechanical Engineer to enhance our capabilities in the Specialty Chemical and Consumer Products sectors. This role involves designing chemically based production systems, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive project solutions. As an employee owner (EO), you will support clients from project conception through execution, ensuring results that meet their needs and exceed expectations.

The ideal candidate will lead mechanical design projects, from conceptualization to completion, for processes related to specialty chemicals and consumer products. Responsibilities include creating mass balances, PFDs, P&IDs, assembly drawings, and bid packages; preparing process specifications; reviewing vendor drawings; and ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety policies. You will also mentor team members, contribute to business development, and maintain client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program, with 7+ years of process engineering experience. EPC experience preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with 6+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s with successful FE exam completion and 7+ years of experience.
• Expertise in process design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, PIP, NACE), process simulation software (Hysys, Aspen, HTRI), and strong communication skills.
• PE license preferred; ability to travel required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with mass and heat balances, PFDs, P&IDs, piping stress analysis, reactor/vessel design, and continuous processing systems.

This posting remains open until filled, with a minimum duration of 72 hours. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and encourage veterans and disabled applicants to apply.