Process Engineer I

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Birmingham, AL, USA
In-Office
Junior
Professional Services • Consulting • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Performs routine process engineering designs under direct supervision, including conceptual layouts, cost studies, preliminary designs, material take-offs, design calculations, sketches, and layout problem resolution. Collaborates with multidisciplinary design teams, applies safety and engineering standards, and supports project execution. The role may require travel for site work, meetings, or training.
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What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Generally responsible for performing routine designs of less complex engineering assignments using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods. This work will be performed under direct supervision.  

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Promoting the culture of working safely and applying safety related concepts into process design.

  • Familiarity with and utilizing department standards, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment to a project task team.

  • Assisting in developing conceptual layouts and cost studies as necessary to determine the simplest, most efficient approach to solving engineering tasks at hand.

  • Assisting in producing estimate level preliminary designs and material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on a project.

  • Assisting in producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction associated with the project. Calculations produced will be neatly prepared and organized for efficient checking by others and efficient use by designers for preparing drawings and as a deliverable when required.

  • Assisting in producing designs with efficient use of construction materials with an overall emphasis on ease of construction and completed product meeting the expectations of the client.

  • Assisting the design groups in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.

  • Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.

  • Willing to travel as required for on-site work, project meetings, or training opportunities.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required.    

Registration: Engineer in Training (EIT) registration is strongly preferred.

Experience: This position requires up to 1 year of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum or biochemical process design engineering.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Basic knowledge of chemical/biochemical process design engineering and chemical/biochemical process computer programs.

  • Working knowledge of CAD software preferred, either AutoCAD and/or Microstation.

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. - Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

  • Developing virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships, and supporting interoffice execution with direct supervision.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.  

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work. 

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor or Master of Science 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
  • Knowledge of chemical or biochemical process computer programs
  • Engineer in Training registration
  • Working knowledge of CAD software, including AutoCAD or MicroStation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to develop virtual team skills and cross-divisional relationships
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods
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The Company
HQ: Mobile, AL
2,700 Employees
Year Founded: 1995

What We Do

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors is a full‑service EPC firm providing engineering, procurement, construction management, controls & automation, life sciences, equipment solutions, and technical services for industrial clients. Founded in 1995 and 100% employee‑owned, Hargrove supports projects from concept through commissioning with over 2,700 teammates across 19+ offices, serving industries such as chemicals, refining, manufacturing, power, and life sciences worldwide, and delivering reliable, client-focused solutions.

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