Remote Principal Chemical Engineer - Lead Process Design

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary & bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Attendance at international/conferenc

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Chemical Engineer to lead the conceptual and detailed design of large-scale chemical plants on a fully remote basis, delivering technically excellent solutions and shaping project direction.

You will mentor junior engineers, run process simulations, develop PFDs and P&IDs, perform PHAs, and collaborate with international teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering required.
• 15+ years of progressive process design experience in chemical/related industries.
• Proven track record leading large-scale capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design from conceptualization through execution for major chemical plant projects.
• Develop, review, and approve PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, and equipment specs.
• Perform advanced process simulations to optimize performance and operability.
• Contribute to PHAs and safety reviews with technical input.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with international teams for integrated delivery.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning, and guide best practices.

Skills

Process design

PFDs/P&IDs

Process simulation

PHAs

Leadership

Mentoring

Client interaction

Remote work

PE registration desirable

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Chemical Engineer to lead the conceptual and detailed design of large-scale chemical plants on a fully remote basis, delivering technically excellent solutions and shaping project direction.

You will mentor junior engineers, run process simulations, develop PFDs and P&IDs, perform PHAs, and collaborate with international teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project delivery.