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Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing chemical processes and systems for manufacturing or production facilities within the process industries, focusing on technical analysis, process modeling, and collaboration with project teams.

  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
  • Posted Oct 13, 2026
INDUSTRYEnergy, Environment & AgricultureOil & Gas

Responsibilities

  • Basic & detail design engineering activities for the assigned project(s) in Petrochemical, Refinery and Midstream Facilities
  • Perform process simulations, design calculations, sizing & selection of equipments etc.
  • Review of clients documents, specifications, datasheets, verification of FEED design & calculations
  • Preparation of various process engineering deliverables such as PFD, P&IDs, equipmentdatasheets, heat material balance, process line sizing calculations, hydraulic calculations, instrumentdatasheets including control valves and relief valves and other process design related tasks
  • Perform Pressure Relief System Calculations and Design
  • Evaluate existing relief valve pipingconfigurations for conformity to relative codes and regulations
  • Evaluate vendor quotes and develop equipment bid tabs
  • Participate in developing I/O list, line list, cause & effect, control philosophies, shutdown philosophies, and providing necessary engineering inputs to the other disciplines
  • Provide assistance in developing start-up and operating manuals
  • attend and assist in ProcessHazard Analysis meetings for projects
  • attend start-ups for plants when requested
  • Interface with other disciplines, vendors, and clients

Requirements

  • BS in Chemical Engineering
  • M.S. in Chemical Engineering
  • Experience in a Oil & Gas
  • Experience in a Petrochemical
  • Experience in a Chemical industries

Nice to have: Aspen, Hysys, Aspen Flare System Analyzer, Chemcad, ProMax, Pro II

Skills

hydraulics calculationspump calculationscontrol valvesrestriction orificesAPI 520API 521API 2000ASME Sect VIIIASME Sect IP&IDsPFDsEquipment Data SheetsInstrument Data SheetsPiping ISOsPipe Specstechnical writingMS OfficeAspenHysysAspen Flare System AnalyzerChemcadProMaxPro II

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Full description

JOB SUMMARY Position DescriptionThe Process Engineer is responsible for designing chemical processes and systems for manufacturingor production facilities within the process industries. With 2-5 years of experience, this role focuses oncreating and refining process designs, including simulations, equipment specifications, and flowdiagrams, to support new projects or improve existing systems. Working under the guidance of seniorengineers, the position emphasizes technical analysis, process modeling, and collaboration with projectteams to deliver efficient, safe, and scalable designs. The Process Engineer shall be able to performvarious hydraulics calculations (pump calculations, control valves, restriction orifices, etc.) efficiently. The Process Engineer is familiar with standards such as API 520, API 521, API 2000, ASME Sect VIII,ASME Sect I, etc. Key Responsibilities Basic & detail design engineering activities for the assigned project(s) in Petrochemical, Refinery andMidstream Facilities in accordance with the requirements and specifications as set forth by client. Perform process simulations, design calculations, sizing & selection of equipments etc. Review ofclients documents, specifications, datasheets, verification of FEED design & calculations. Preparation of various process engineering deliverables such as PFD, P&ID;'s, equipmentdatasheets, heat material balance, process line sizing calculations, hydraulic calculations, instrumentdatasheets including control valves and relief valves and other process design related tasks. Perform Pressure Relief System Calculations and Design. Evaluate existing relief valve pipingconfigurations for conformity to relative codes and regulations. Evaluate vendor quotes and develop equipment bid tabs. Participate in developing I/O list, line list, cause & effect, control philosophies, shutdown philosophies,and providing necessary engineering inputs to the other disciplines. Provide assistance in developing start-up and operating manuals, attend and assist in ProcessHazard Analysis meetings for projects, and attend start-ups for plants when requested. Interface with other disciplines, vendors, and clients. Positive & healthy working nature among the team of engineers to ensure optimum productivity &efficiency. Required Qualifications BS, or M. S, in Chemical Engineering with relevant experience. 2-5 years of experience working on projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and/or Chemicalindustries. Experience developing and/or working with P&IDs;, PFDs, Equipment Data Sheets, Instrument DataSheets, Piping ISOs, and Pipe Specs. Experience working within a chemical/oil processing facility and/or experience with mitigation effortsrelated to relief device revalidation. Experience with Process Simulation software (Aspen, Hysys, Aspen Flare System Analyzer,Chemcad, ProMax, Pro II, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and MS Office skills arerequired.

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