Senior Process Engineer — Waste-to-Value Systems

Sedron Technologies, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Generous paid time off & holidays

Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Casual dress code

Job summary

Sedron Technologies in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead design and optimization of process systems, from PFDs and P&IDs to heat and mass balances, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, controls teams, vendors and contractors for seamless project execution. This role requires 10+ years of experience, a B.S./M.S.

in Chemical Engineering, and familiarity with regulatory compliance and process modeling tools such as AspenTech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field (education may be substituted with equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of related professional experience as a process/chemical engineer or in a similar role.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification preferred; FE/PE license a plus.
• Experience in fertilizer production, waste-to-value processes, or related industrial applications.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance (EPA/OSHA/FDA or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat/mass transfer.
• Experience leading FEL stage gated process design and delivering phase deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute process design activities including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and mass balances, utility summaries, and equipment specs.
• Own assigned projects’ process engineering deliverables and ensure timely execution.
• Develop and refine process models to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to integrate designs.
• Support selection, calculation, and procurement of process equipment.
• Engage vendors to obtain technical data and evaluate equipment performance.
• Lead risk assessments (PHA/HAZID/LOPA) and mitigation strategies.
• Lead value engineering to reduce CapEx and OpEx.
• Provide support during commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization phases.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and change management processes.

Skills

Process design

PFDs & P&IDs

Project ownership

AspenTech

Vendor liaison

HAZOP/PH A

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

AspenTech

Job description

Sedron Technologies in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead design and optimization of process systems, from PFDs and P&IDs to heat and mass balances, collaborating with mechanical, electrical, controls teams, vendors and contractors for seamless project execution. This role requires 10+ years of experience, a B.S./M.S.

in Chemical Engineering, and familiarity with regulatory compliance and process modeling tools such as AspenTech.