Process Engineer I

Hargrove and Associates • Houston, TX

9d

About The Position

The Process Engineer I performs routine designs for less complex engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods under direct supervision. The role supports process design work across project tasks, including developing conceptual layouts, preliminary designs, material take-offs, calculations, and sketches. Designs should use construction materials efficiently, be straightforward to construct, and meet client expectations. The position may require travel for on-site work, project meetings, or training.

The role operates within Hargrove’s team-oriented culture, which emphasizes trust, personal integrity, safety, and the value of individual contributions. Hargrove is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university.
• Up to 1 year of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.
• Basic knowledge of chemical or biochemical process design engineering and related computer programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) registration is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, preferably AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Developing virtual-team skills and cross-divisional relationships, and supporting interoffice execution with direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and apply safety-related concepts to process design.
• Use department standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria when assigned to a project task team.
• Assist with conceptual layouts and cost studies to identify efficient approaches to engineering tasks.
• Assist in preparing estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs appropriate to the estimate being performed.
• Assist in preparing detailed design calculations and construction-material sketches, organizing calculations for efficient review and use by designers and as deliverables when required.
• Assist in producing designs that use construction materials efficiently, are easy to construct, and meet client expectations.
• Assist design groups in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
• Consult with design leaders from other disciplines to support information flow and scheduled project completion.
• Travel as required for on-site work, project meetings, or training.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Personal paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Other benefits for eligible Teammates

What This Job Offers

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