Job Scope: Hargrove is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join our growing team supporting clients across the chemical, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemical, and industrial manufacturing industries.
In this role, you'll lead process engineering efforts on capital projects and serve as a technical leader! Responsible for developing safe, practical, and innovative process solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams and client stakeholders.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Lead process engineering activities for capital projects within chemical, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemical, and industrial manufacturing facilities.
Serve as Process Lead on large capital projects and multiple concurrent projects.
Develop and review key process deliverables including:
Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Material & Energy Balances
Equipment Datasheets
Process Design Basis Documents
Hydraulic Calculations
Process Narratives
Relief System Evaluations
Operating and Design Philosophies
Develop process designs focused on safety, operability, reliability, maintainability, and cost-effective execution.
Establish project design criteria while ensuring compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and client requirements.
Lead process hazard evaluations and integrate process safety principles into every phase of design.
Support front-end loading activities, feasibility studies, conceptual design packages, and cost estimating efforts.
Develop equipment specifications and bid packages for major process equipment and systems.
Perform and review advanced process engineering calculations and simulations.
Collaborate closely with mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and controls teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
Support client presentations, project reviews, proposal development, and business development activities.
Participate in field investigations, commissioning efforts, troubleshooting activities, and plant startup support.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across project teams.
Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required.
Registration: Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 6+ years of process engineering experience supporting chemical, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemical, industrial manufacturing, or similar process industries. Experience leading process engineering efforts on capital projects from concept through execution.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Chemical manufacturing processes
- Petrochemical facilities
- Refining operations
- Specialty chemical production
- Industrial manufacturing facilities
- Fluid handling and hydraulic systems
- Distillation and separation processes
- Heat transfer and thermal systems
- Process equipment specification
- Utility system design
- Process safety management (PSM)
- Hazard reviews (PHA, HAZOP, LOPA)
- Relief and flare system design
- Process optimization and debottlenecking
- Capital project development and execution
- Startup and commissioning support
Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals and industrial process design.
Ability to lead development of design criteria and process scopes for capital projects.
Experience preparing and reviewing engineering estimates, schedules, and staffing plans.
Knowledge of process safety principles and their application to project development.
Ability to review process deliverables for technical accuracy and quality.
Experience working with process simulation software, including:
Aspen HYSYS
Aspen Plus
PRO/II
CHEMCAD
ProMax
DYNSIM
Experience with hydraulic simulation software such as:
AFT Fathom
AFT Arrow
PIPE-FLO
PIPEPHASE
Strong understanding of equipment, instrumentation, piping systems, and process operations.
Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
Willing to travel as required for pre-bid meetings, client presentations and project site meetings.
Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships are developed, and able to provide interoffice execution leadership and support.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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 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's or Master's in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering
- 6+ years relevant industrial process design engineering experience (chemical, petroleum, or biochemical)
- Professional Engineering (PE) registration or CPIP certification
- Knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Knowledgeable in hydraulic simulation software: AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, PIPEPHASE, PIPE-FLO, SiNet
- Knowledgeable in process simulation software: Aspen Plus, Aspen Plus Dynamics, PRO/II, DYNSIM, HYSYS, CHEMCAD, WinGEMS, ProMax
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to lead, supervise, mentor engineers and manage project delivery (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
- Familiarity with process safety and ability to train others in process/site safety requirements
- Experience producing professional service estimates, schedules, and project controls for capital projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present to clients
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Willingness to travel as required for client presentations and project tasks
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.
