Lead Process Engineer

Brindley Engineering • Lisle, IL

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About The Position

The Lead Process Engineer leads process design for new and existing facilities, analyzing, calculating, and designing new or revamped process equipment for refinery, chemical, and other industrial applications. The role provides technical direction for refinery and chemical process units and licensed technologies, leads field and technical evaluations, and supports project design, construction, and field execution. The position also involves leading client and contractor interfaces and mentoring and leading teams.

Individual field assignments may have unique client-specific requirements that must be met before deployment. These may include physical mobility on the ground and at heights; lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders and stairways; working from platforms, scaffolding, or ladders with required fall protection; working in varied weather while wearing appropriate PPE; and working in confined spaces. Client requirements may also include random drug testing and facial-hair safety policies.

The stated annual pay range is $140,000–$185,000. Eligible employees may also receive discretionary bonuses or other incentive compensation. Brindley Engineering provides eligible employees a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, company-paid holidays, paid parental leave, compensatory time off, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience.
• Knowledge of P&ID development, heat and material balances, hydraulic and equipment sizing calculations, relief device sizing, API standards, and ASME codes.
• Strong technical knowledge of refinery and chemical plant unit operations and/or licensed technologies.
• Experience mentoring and leading teams.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet applicable client-specific site requirements for field assignments, which may include physical, PPE, confined-space, drug-testing, or facial-hair safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead field and technical evaluations of existing process units.
• Provide technical direction for refinery and chemical process units and licensed technologies.
• Direct and perform calculations; develop PFDs and P&IDs; provide design documentation for downstream engineering disciplines; develop equipment specifications; and compile construction scope-of-work packages.
• Lead client and contractor interfaces, attend meetings, and provide written reports.
• Provide technical support for field execution, including outage and turnaround projects.
• Assist with constructability planning, proposal development, and estimate development.
• Mentor and lead teams.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Compensatory time off
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Eligible employees may receive discretionary bonuses and/or other applicable incentive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior