Senior Chemical Process Design Engineer - Hybrid

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,300,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Process Design Engineer for a hybrid role in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead the design and development of chemical processes and equipment, creating PFDs, P&IDs, and energy/mass balances while ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and safety regulations.

You will utilize Aspen HYSYS/CHEMCAD for design analysis, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with project teams and clients to deliver successful projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in chemical process design and engineering.
• Experience leading design projects for chemical plants or related facilities.
• Expertise in process simulation and modeling software.
• In-depth knowledge of industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.
• Professional Engineer (PrEng) registration is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of chemical processes and equipment from conceptualization through to detailed engineering.
• Prepare PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances.
• Perform equipment sizing and specification, including reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, and distillation columns.
• Utilize process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD) for design and analysis.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and techno-economic evaluations for new projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to define project requirements.
• Oversee procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Troubleshoot design issues and provide technical support during project execution.
• Mentor junior process engineers and review their design work.

Skills

Lead design

Process simulation

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

CHEMCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Process Design Engineer for a hybrid role in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will lead the design and development of chemical processes and equipment, creating PFDs, P&IDs, and energy/mass balances while ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and safety regulations.

You will utilize Aspen HYSYS/CHEMCAD for design analysis, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with project teams and clients to deliver successful projects.