Chemical Process Design Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Chemical Process Design Engineer to join our Randburg-based engineering team. You will conceptualize, design, and develop new chemical processes while translating requirements into PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and safety reviews.

The role emphasizes process simulation, equipment design, and project-execution support. A hybrid work arrangement enables on-site collaboration in Randburg with remote work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in chemical process design and engineering.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs and detailed engineering packages for chemical processes.
• Create and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Specify chemical process equipment, including reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, and distillation columns.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations using process simulation software.
• Conduct process safety reviews, including HAZOP and LOPA studies, and implement recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams during project execution.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Evaluate and recommend new process technologies and equipment.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.

Skills

Process simulation

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Mass and energy balance

PFD & P&ID design

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

CHEMCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Chemical Process Design Engineer to join their expanding engineering department in Randburg, Gauteng. This role will be central to the conceptualization, design, and development of new chemical processes and modifications to existing ones. You will be responsible for translating process requirements into detailed engineering designs, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and safety reviews. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills in process simulation, equipment design, and project execution support. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within a growing sector. The Hybrid work arrangement provides flexibility, allowing for a balance between on-site collaboration and remote work, ensuring you can contribute effectively from Randburg or a suitable remote location. We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs and detailed engineering packages for chemical processes.
• Create and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Specify chemical process equipment, including reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, and distillation columns.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations using process simulation software.
• Conduct process safety reviews, including HAZOP and LOPA studies, and implement recommendations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, civil) during project execution.
• Provide technical support during the construction, commissioning, and start-up phases of projects.
• Evaluate and recommend new process technologies and equipment.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Prepare technical reports and project documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in chemical process design and engineering.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat and mass