Lead Process Engineer
Brindley EngineeringLisle, Illinois
Full Time
Posted April 20, 2026
$140k - $185k
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Job Description
A Lead Process Engineer responsible for designing, evaluating, and providing technical direction for process units in refinery and chemical facilities, including calculations, documentation, and field support to optimize industrial processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead field and technical evaluations of existing process units
- Provide technical direction for refinery and chemical process units and licensed technologies
- Perform calculations, develop PFDs and P IDs, and prepare design documentation
- Develop equipment specifications and compile scope of work packages for construction
- Interface with clients and contractors, attend meetings, and produce reports
- Support field execution activities, including outage turnaround projects
- Assist in constructability planning, proposal development, and estimate creation
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in process engineering
- P.E. licensure (Professional Engineer license)
- Knowledge of P ID development, heat and material balances, hydraulic and equipment sizing calculations, relief device sizing, API standards, and ASME codes required
- Strong technical knowledge of refinery and chemical plant unit operations and/or licensed technologies
- Mentoring and leading teams required
- Must possess physical mobility on the ground and at heights
- Ability to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms or scaffolding using appropriate fall protection
- Ability to work in all weather conditions including heat, rain, cold, and wind while wearing PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves, and steel-toed work boots
- Ability to position oneself to work in confined spaces
- Must be able to meet client-specific site requirements prior to deployment, including adherence to safety policies such as drug testing and facial hair policies
Benefits & Perks
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
Company-paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid time off (PTO)
Discretionary bonus and incentive compensation plans
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