Remote Senior Process Engineer - Renewable Energy Solutions

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote-first environment

Home office stipend

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote position in the renewable energy sector. Design, optimize, and implement complex processes for solar, wind, and hybrid systems from a home office.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in process engineering within energy, strong simulation skills (Aspen HYSYS or PRO/II), and proven ability to work independently in a remote team. Join a forward-looking company offering competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in process engineering within the energy sector (renewables preferred).
• Strong experience with process simulation software and modeling.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize process workflows for renewable energy systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic analyses for new processes.
• Develop and maintain process simulation models to predict performance.
• Prepare engineering reports, specifications, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, project management, and operations teams to implement improvements.
• Monitor KPIs to track efficiency and drive improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues in energy processing.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in renewable energy process engineering.

Skills

Process simulation

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer for a fully remote position in the renewable energy sector. Design, optimize, and implement complex processes for solar, wind, and hybrid systems from a home office.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in process engineering within energy, strong simulation skills (Aspen HYSYS or PRO/II), and proven ability to work independently in a remote team. Join a forward-looking company offering competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for