Process Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Energy & Industrial
About The Position
This entry-level Process Engineer position involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team on various projects. The role requires working under the supervision of a senior process engineer to develop heat and material balances, perform equipment sizing and hydraulic calculations, and create process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs). The position also includes participation in safety reviews (HAZOP/PHAs), maintaining communication with stakeholders, assisting with proposal preparation and schedule planning, and supporting construction, commissioning, and start-up efforts. A key aspect of this role is the expectation to leverage modern tools, including automation and AI, to solve engineering problems, improve workflows, and deliver cost-effective designs. Programming or scripting skills for automation are valued.
Requirements
- BS in engineering with a strong academic background.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required as well as a professional demeanor.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Able to travel as necessary for client meetings, job site visits, start-up activities, off-site training, industry related conventions/seminars, etc. (up to 20% travel).
Nice To Haves
- Oil and gas industry experience in midstream and/or upstream.
- Skills in HYSYS, Synergi, VMG Symmetry, and/or ProMax preferred.
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued.
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.
Responsibilities
- Develop the heat and material balance for new projects using process simulation tools.
- Perform equipment sizing calculations and prepare equipment data sheets.
- Perform detailed hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizes, control valve sizing, compressor and pump duties, etc.
- Perform facility overpressure protection calculations, PSV sizing, and documentation with supervision.
- Develop Design Basis for new projects.
- Develop Process Control Narrative document and support Cause & Effect document.
- Create process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Participate in safety reviews, HAZOP/PHAs and PSM activities.
- Maintain effective communication with project team members and with clients, vendors, and contractors.
- Participate in the preparation of proposals for engineering services.
- Support schedule planning for projects including coordinating staffing resources with Process Engineering Manager.
- Support construction, commissioning, and start-up efforts, draft operating procedures and provide operator training manual input.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
