Innovative Chemical Process Design Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a capable Chemical Process Design Engineer for their Upington facility. You will translate concepts into detailed engineering plans, ensuring safety, scalability and economic viability for new and existing products.

Responsibilities include designing PFDs and P&IDs, performing simulations, and collaborating with project teams during implementation. A Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and 4+ years of experience with Aspen Plus/HYSYS are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 4+ years in process design and development.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop chemical processes from concept to detailed engineering.
• Create PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
• Run simulations and calculations to optimize designs and meet performance criteria.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic evaluations for proposed designs.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Process design

Reaction engineering

Thermodynamics

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

CAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a capable Chemical Process Design Engineer for their Upington facility. You will translate concepts into detailed engineering plans, ensuring safety, scalability and economic viability for new and existing products.

Responsibilities include designing PFDs and P&IDs, performing simulations, and collaborating with project teams during implementation. A Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and 4+ years of experience with Aspen Plus/HYSYS are required.