Sr. Process Engineer

Sigmaec; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Baton Rouge seeks a Sr. Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and requires extensive experience in process engineering, strong technical skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers, ensuring the delivery of innovative solutions aligned with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in process engineering, preferably in project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of process design, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (ASME, API, NFPA, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design and analysis for industrial projects.
• Develop and review P&IDs, PFDs, and process flow diagrams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or process engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

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Sr. Process Engineer

The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality within an organization. This role involves conducting in depth analysis, designing process improvements, implementing changes, and providing technical support to the production team. The Sr. Process Engineer will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including other engineers, engineering coordinators, engineering specialists, designers, and project managers, to deliver innovative solutions and meet project objectives.

What We Need

Sr. Process Engineer

The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality within an organization. This role involves conducting in depth analysis, designing process improvements, implementing changes, and providing technical support to the production team. The Sr. Process Engineer will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including other engineers, engineering coordinators, engineering specialists, designers, and project managers, to deliver innovative solutions and meet project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design and analysis for industrial projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop and review P&IDs, PFDs, mass & energy balances, and process flow diagrams.
• Conduct process simulations, heat & material balances, and hydraulic calculations.
• Specify and size process equipment such as heat exchangers, pumps, reactors, and separators.
• Perform technical evaluations of equipment and instrumentation selections.
• Define project goals, scopes, allocate resources, and set timelines to ensure successful implementation of process enhancements, and requirements.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers, to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Support clients with troubleshooting, plant modifications, and operational improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing within the organization.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, and field support activities as needed.
  
  

Who We Need

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or process engineering or a related field. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in Engineering is preferred.
• Ten plus (10+) years of experience in process engineering, preferably in a project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of process design, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Proficiency in process simulation tools such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or similar software.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (ASME, API, NFPA, OSHA, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Continuous learning mindset with a passion for staying updated with emerging trends and technologies in chemical/process engineering.
  
  

Who We Are

Founded in 1987, Sigma is a professional multi-discipline engineering and design company that serves the petrochemical, fertilizer, and refining industries. Privately owned and operated by Engineers, Sigma's culture empowers employees and clients to choose relationships and projects that fit our values and ultimately act as an extension of our clients. Our technical resources provide unmatched quality in multi-discipline engineering and design, in-plant services, supplier quality inspections, field services, automation, procurement and expediting, construction management, and leadership training.

If you would like to see more of what Sigma is about visit our website at www.sigmaec.com.

"We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Ability to pass background screening.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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