Sr. Process Engineer

Brindley Engineering • Lisle, IL

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About The Position

Brindley Engineering is seeking a detail-oriented, reliable, creative team player to lead and assist with process design for new and existing facilities. The Sr. Process Engineer analyzes, calculates, and designs new or revamped process equipment for refinery, chemical, and other industrial applications. The role includes technical leadership, process engineering design and documentation, client and contractor coordination, and support for field execution and construction planning.

Field assignments may have unique client-specific site requirements. Before deployment, employees must be able to meet those requirements; if they cannot or will not, continued employment is subject to the availability of other assignments whose requirements they can meet. Requirements may include physical mobility, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, working at heights or in confined spaces, working in all weather while wearing required PPE, and complying with client drug-testing and facial-hair safety policies.

The stated annual pay range is $140,000–$185,000. Base salary may vary based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, work location, and market conditions. Eligible employees may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or other incentive compensation. Brindley Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience.
• Strong 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 client-specific site requirements for field assignments, which may include physical mobility, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, working at heights or in confined spaces, and working in varied weather conditions while wearing required PPE.
• Ability to comply with applicable client site policies, which may include random drug testing and facial-hair safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure is preferred.
• Interest in involvement with AIChE or similar local or national chapters and code committees such as API and ASME.

Responsibilities

• Lead field and technical evaluations of existing process units.
• Provide technical direction for refinery and chemical process units and licensed technologies.
• Perform and direct calculations, develop PFDs and P&IDs, and provide design documentation for downstream engineering disciplines.
• Develop equipment specifications and compile scopes of work for construction.
• 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, proposals, 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 incentive compensation.

What This Job Offers

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