Remote Petrochemical Process Design Engineer | FEED & P&IDs

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,240,000 - 2,066,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote contract work

Project-based compensation or hourly

Global client exposure

Autonomy in schedule

Access to advanced tech resources

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Process Design Engineer specializing in petrochemicals to join a global engineering team. You will conceptualize, design, and develop complex processes, working with international clients from anywhere.

Expect high-level autonomy, remote collaboration, and involvement in major capital projects. The role requires 10+ years in petrochemical process design, expertise in Aspen Plus and HYSYS, and strong FEED/feasibility experience, with adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in process design for petrochemical facilities.
• Expert proficiency in Aspen Plus and HYSYS.
• Strong knowledge of P&ID development, equipment design, and process control.
• Experience conducting FEED studies and feasibility evaluations.
• Familiarity with safety standards (HAZOP, LOPA) and international codes.
• Ability to work effectively in remote, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of process design packages for petrochemical plants (PFDs, P&IDs).
• Perform detailed simulations and modeling using Aspen Plus/HYSYS.
• Conduct feasibility studies and FEED packages.
• Ensure designs comply with international codes and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams via remote tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex process design challenges.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Stay current with advancements in petrochemical technology.

Skills

Process design engineering

Petrochemical facilities

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Process Design Engineer specializing in petrochemicals to join a global engineering team. You will conceptualize, design, and develop complex processes, working with international clients from anywhere.

Expect high-level autonomy, remote collaboration, and involvement in major capital projects. The role requires 10+ years in petrochemical process design, expertise in Aspen Plus and HYSYS, and strong FEED/feasibility experience, with adherence to