Staff Process Engineer
Brindley EngineeringLisle, Illinois
Full Time
Posted April 21, 2026
$110k - $150k
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Job Description
A Staff Process Engineer is responsible for leading process design, analysis, and evaluation of industrial process units in refinery and chemical facilities, providing technical support, developing process documentation, and ensuring safety and compliance standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead process design for new and existing facilities
- Analyze, calculate, and design process equipment for industrial applications
- Perform evaluations of existing process units
- Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
- Create design documentation and equipment specifications
- Compile scope of work packages for construction
- Coordinate with clients and contractors, including meetings and reporting
- Provide technical support during field execution and outage projects
- Assist in constructability planning, proposals, and estimates
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in process engineering
- P.E. licensure (Professional Engineer license) required
- Knowledge of P ID development, heat and material balances, hydraulic and equipment sizing calculations, relief device sizing, API standards, and ASME codes required
- Knowledge of process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS preferred
- Experience mentoring and leading small teams required
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required
- Must be able to meet all client-specific site requirements prior to deployment on any field assignment
- Physical mobility on the ground and at heights required
- Ability to pick up, lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and occasionally 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
- Ability to position oneself to work in confined spaces
- Willingness to adhere to a client’s random drug testing program prior to entering their site
- Willingness to meet a client’s facial hair safety policy prior to entering their site
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $110,000 - $150,000 annually with potential discretionary bonus and incentive plans
Comprehensive 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)
Compensatory time off
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