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Senior Process Design Engineer

JobtailorPasadena, TXL6 LeadSeptember 2nd, 2026
Supervise and provide technical direction to a team of engineers and process engineering designers as Lead Engineer Deliver process engineering deliverables and services on time, within budget, and to quality expectations Promote safe working practices and incorporate process safety into process design Review and approve process engineering deliverables, calculations, reports, studies, drawings, vendor information, and discipline inputs Validate and produce professional service estimates; track changes, costs, schedules, and quality Establish project design criteria while incorporating client requirements and applicable codes and standards Establish and communicate permitting requirements Develop process engineering standards, specifications, guidelines, and procedures Plan, organize, and communicate project team work for major and multiple capital projects Track project budgets, schedules, commitments, deliverables, and quality standards using project control tools Delegate work to engineers and designers and provide technical support Coordinate with design leaders from other disciplines for inter-disciplinary alignment Produce preliminary designs, conceptual layouts, cost studies, detailed design calculations, drawings, equipment specifications, and construction specifications Optimize designs for constructability, operability, and maintenance Develop bid packages for procurement of equipment, materials, and services Participate in professional society meetings, pre-bid meetings, client presentations, scope reviews, sales activities, and proposal development Travel for client presentations and project-related tasks Mentor less experienced process engineers Review resumes, conduct interviews, and complete interview evaluations Identify and develop work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support Provide leadership for communication and execution within scope, schedule, and budget Requirements Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is required 10 years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification highly preferred Ability to train others in process safety and site safety requirements Knowledge of process safety and its incorporation into process design Familiarity with specifications and installation details of equipment, instrumentation, and piping Ability to create accurate process engineering documents from vendor equipment data and drawings Ability to estimate task completion accurately Ability to assist with detailed engineering schedules and man-hour budgets for major capital projects Experience estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing process engineering work progress and quality Ability to develop design criteria and scope of work for major capital projects Complete understanding of process engineering and design functions Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards Knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD or MicroStation Ability to lead a small team on a major capital project Ability to deliver presentations of Hargrove Engineers & Constructors services to clients Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Knowledge of hydraulic simulation software such as AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, PIPEPHASE, PIPE-FLO, and/or SiNet Knowledge of process simulation software such as Aspen Plus, Aspen Plus Dynamics, PRO/II, DYNSIM, HYSYS, CHEMCAD, WinGEMS, or ProMax Very good verbal and written communication skills Willingness to travel for pre-bid meetings, client presentations, and project site meetings Virtual team skills and cross-divisional relationship development Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in process engineering design, project management, and team leadership, with a strong focus on safety and quality standards. Proficient in developing engineering deliverables, managing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with industry codes and specifications. 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