Process Engineer – Entry Level

Valdes Architecture & Engineering

. Perform work tasks with supervisory/mentor assistance .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeLombard • Illinois • United StatesEntry Level💰 $65,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a solid foundation in Chemical Engineering principles, including fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and process unit operations, while effectively applying industry codes and standards. Capable of developing P&IDs, performing hydraulic calculations, and maintaining process documentation with strong communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Chemical EngineeringP&ID DevelopmentHydraulic CalculationsProcess SimulationsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Fluid DynamicsThermodynamicsHeat And Mass TransferProcess Unit OperationsMaterial And Energy BalancesP&ID SymbologyBasic Reaction KineticsDemolition P&IDsProcess CalculationsInstrumentation Selection

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Oil & Gas IndustryHeavy IndustrialProcess DocumentationEngineering JudgmentProject BudgetsField VerificationVendor InteractionClient Engineering InterfaceOut-Of-Scope WorkWork Scopes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform work tasks with supervisory/mentor assistance
Become familiar with basic PFD and P&ID symbology, layout, and standards
Read and understand basic P&IDs and their stages of development
Check basic P&ID modifications against CAD drafting and client standards
Develop demolition P&IDs and assist with P&ID walk-downs or field verification
Learn process department workflow and hierarchy of process documents
Develop and use heat and material balances
Maintain drawing and equipment lists
Develop simple line lists with process data and recognize specialty items
Read piping isometric drawings and plot plans
Perform basic hydraulic calculations for compressible and incompressible fluids
Learn pressure relief device types, sizing calculations, scenario development, and specifications
Develop process simulations and use thermodynamic property estimation packages
Develop simple equipment data sheets
Apply industry codes and standards
Interact with vendors regarding process equipment
Develop physical property data for instrumentation selection and understand instrumentation types and operation
Perform and document simple process calculations
Become familiar with project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and work scopes
Recognize out-of-scope work, develop engineering judgment, and inform management of project issues
Collect and maintain process documentation supporting calculations and project decisions
Interface with client engineering representatives and other discipline engineers
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering
0-3 years of experience working as a Chemical or Process Engineer
College graduate with minimal experience working for heavy industrial or in the Oil & Gas Industry
Entry level knowledge within the Chemical Engineering discipline
Understanding and ability to apply fundamentals in fluid dynamics, chemistry, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, process unit operations and separations, basic reaction kinetics and reaction design theory, and material and energy balances
Ability to think critically and logically while solving problems in a timely manner
Good verbal and written communication skills
Solid Microsoft Office skills
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Must be able and willing to visit job sites as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401K plan
Company paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Company paid Short Term Disability Insurance
Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Pet Insurance
Discounted gym membership
Tuition reimbursement
Team environment
Excellent working conditions