Senior Process Design Engineer

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

. Develop process engineering deliverables including Heat and Material Balances, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, and preliminary equipment datasheets .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in process engineering deliverables, including Heat and Material Balances, PFDs, and P&IDs, while ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards. Capable of providing technical support and developing engineering policies to enhance client opportunities and safety culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Process Design ExperienceBachelor of Science Degree in Chemical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseProcess Simulation Software FamiliarityHeavy Industrial Engineering Expertise

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Hard Skills

Heat and Material BalancesPFDsP&IDsHydraulic CalculationsEngineering CalculationsDesign DrawingsProject DocumentationEngineering Policies DevelopmentTechnical Standards AssessmentCost Estimates

Soft Skills

Superior Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ProductsDesign SoftwareBusiness Enterprise Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Process SafetyHeavy Industrial EngineeringChemicalsDownstream O&GMidstream O&GPower GenerationSafety CultureCompliance Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop process engineering deliverables including Heat and Material Balances, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, and preliminary equipment datasheets
Perform hydraulic calculations
Prepare, review, and check engineering calculations, designs, drawings, and project documents
Provide customer support as a technical liaison
Support business development for new and expanded client opportunities
Expand process safety functions offered to clients
Supervise and review engineering proposals, scopes of work, project schedules, and cost estimates
Develop and implement engineering policies, standards, and procedures
Assess discipline industry codes and standards and maintain or upgrade technical standards and specifications
Promote the company safety culture through safety engagements and compliance audits, including employee training and site visit checklists
Report to the Process Engineering Design Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering
10 years of process design experience
Well-rounded expertise in heavy industrial engineering projects such as chemicals, downstream / midstream O&G and power generation
Familiarity with process simulation software and engineering electronic tools
Thorough understanding and aptitude in current computer software, including general MS Office products and design & business enterprise software
Superior communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to excel in a team environment
Occasional domestic travel required
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations
Subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
401(k)-retirement savings plan
Supplemental insurance options
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability coverage
Generous paid time off program
Remote work arrangement