Junior Process Design Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Hybrid work model

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa invites a Junior Process Design Engineer intern to work with senior engineers on PFDs, P&IDs, and process simulations. This internship provides practical exposure to the engineering lifecycle and collaboration within a hybrid work environment.

You will gain hands-on mentorship, participate in design reviews, and build proficiency in process design principles while contributing to project objectives and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong grounding in chemical engineering principles and safety culture.
• Familiarity with process simulation software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in developing PFDs and P&IDs.
• Support process simulations under guidance of experienced engineers.
• Help prepare technical specifications and project documentation.

Skills

Chemical engineering fundamentals

PFDs & P&IDs familiarity

Process simulation software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (pursuing)

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable firm specializing in chemical process design and engineering consultancy, is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Process Design Engineer to join their team. This internship offers an invaluable opportunity for a budding chemical engineer to gain practical experience in a dynamic professional setting. You will work alongside senior engineers, contributing to various aspects of process design, simulation, and documentation. This role embraces a hybrid work model, providing flexibility with remote work days combined with essential on-site collaboration at our offices in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA . We are looking for a motivated and eager learner with a strong academic foundation in chemical engineering principles and a keen interest in process design. This internship is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in developing process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Support process simulations using industry-standard software under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Conduct literature reviews and data gathering for process design projects.
• Help prepare technical specifications for process equipment.
• Participate in process design reviews and safety meetings.
• Assist with the preparation of project documentation and reports.
• Learn and apply company design standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with team members on assigned tasks, contributing to project objectives.
• Gain understanding of chemical engineering principles in a practical, project-driven environment.
• Shadow experienced engineers to observe real-world application of design concepts.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong academic record with a foundational understanding of chemical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) is a plus.
• Basic understanding of PFDs and P&IDs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to a hybrid work environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be legally eligible to undertake an internship in South Africa.

Benefits

• This internship position offers a stipend of ZAR per annum .
• The role operates on a hybrid basis, offering flexibility to work remotely and on-site in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA .
• Interns will receive hands‑on training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities for networking within the industry will be provided.
• This internship is designed to provide significant practical experience and a valuable stepping stone for a future career in chemical engineering.
• Exposure to a professional engineering environment is guaranteed.
• Our client is committed to nurturing emerging talent.