Senior Process Engineer – Renewable Energy Systems (Hybrid)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development & learning

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Process Engineer in Randburg, Gauteng to lead design, development, and optimization of energy process systems. You will drive simulations, feasibility studies, and technology evaluations to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable solutions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, a solid background in process engineering for energy projects, and the ability to mentor junior engineers in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in process engineering, with a focus on energy sector.
• Experience in process design, simulation, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, battery storage).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of complex energy process systems.
• Perform feasibility studies, simulations, and evaluations for projects.
• Optimize processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve environmental performance.
• Create and maintain process documentation (P&IDs, PFDs, manuals).

Skills

Process design

Simulation

Troubleshooting

Renewable energy

Project management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

UniSim

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Process Engineer in Randburg, Gauteng to lead design, development, and optimization of energy process systems. You will drive simulations, feasibility studies, and technology evaluations to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable solutions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, a solid background in process engineering for energy projects, and the ability to mentor junior engineers in a hybrid work environment.