Join a growing engineering team supporting industrial process and manufacturing projects. This role is ideal for an early-career Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineer looking to build expertise in process design, process safety, simulation, and project execution while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.
This role offers frequent opportunities to visit the client site, providing firsthand exposure to project activities and valuable experience supporting real-world engineering and manufacturing operations.
Hybrid schedule offered for local candidates. Sorry, per diem, relocation and sponsorship (TN, OPT, H1B etc.) are not available for this role.
What You'll Do
- Support process engineering design for chemical, petroleum, and biochemical projects.
- Develop process calculations, material take-offs, sketches, and design documentation.
- Assist with process simulations, hydraulic analyses, and equipment sizing.
- Participate in process safety reviews and incorporate safety principles into design activities.
- Review vendor, fabrication, and construction documents for technical compliance.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure project success.
- Provide field support, site data collection, tie-in verification, and construction assistance.
- Assist with cost estimates, conceptual studies, and detailed engineering deliverables.
What We're Looking For
- BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering.
- 1+ years of industrial process design experience.
- EIT certification strongly preferred; PE or CPIP preferred when eligible.
- Familiarity with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD, PRO/II, DYNSIM, or similar.
- Exposure to hydraulic modeling tools such as AFT Fathom, PIPE-FLO, PIPEPHASE, or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and effective written/verbal communication abilities.
- Willingness to travel for project meetings, fieldwork, and client support.
Key Skills
- Process Design & Engineering Calculations
- Process Safety Fundamentals
- Process Simulation & Modeling
- Hydraulic System Analysis
- Technical Documentation
- Multidisciplinary Project Coordination
- Field Engineering Support
This opportunity offers exposure to the full project lifecycle, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment supporting industrial process facilities throughout California.
Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates. Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.
Minimum Salary: $125,000 annually
Maximum Salary: $145,000 annually
Come join the team! Apply today!
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Hargrove CultureWe 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 StatementHargrove 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 in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university
- 1+ years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering
- Basic knowledge of chemical/biochemical process engineering and process computer programs
- Knowledge of process safety and how to apply safety requirements to process design
- Basic knowledge in the use of process simulation software (Aspen Plus, Aspen Plus Dynamics, PRO/II, DYNSIM, HYSYS, CHEMCAD, WinGEMS, ProMax, etc.)
- Basic knowledge in the use of hydraulic simulation software (AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, PIPEPHASE, PIPE-FLO, SiNet, etc.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Working knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Virtual team skills and ability to provide interoffice execution support with close supervision
- Willingness to travel as required for on-site work, project meetings, client presentations, or training
- Engineer in Training (EIT) registration
- Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification upon eligibility
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.
