Senior Process Engineer

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer Location: Houston, TX Duration : 7+ Months

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Process Engineer with experience in delivering technical excellence. The ideal candidate will bring experience in Utility design in the pharmaceutical sector and demonstrate the ability to manage complex engineering challenges in a collaborative environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard Process/Chemical engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• Develop hydraulic calculations for assigned scope.
• Develop deliverables including Basis, Specifications, Schematics for utility systems utilizing distillation processes to recover solvents.
• Performs relief system design, including Pressure Safety valve (PSV) sizing.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, and control philosophies.
• Ensure designs meet industry related codes and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Interface with clients, vendors, and construction teams for technical alignment and project execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Required Knowledge and

Skills

• Strong knowledge in hydraulic design for Utility Systems.
• Excellent understanding of the calculations and information required in equipment datasheets.
• Experience in design of systems containing flammable and combustible materials.
• Familiar with the design and requirements of distillation systems for Solvent recovery such as Pressure Swing Distillation and other technology.
• Experience in design, engineering, and construction of industrial facilities, with deep knowledge of chemical raw material storage, waste collection, distillation, and abatement technologies.
• Skilled in process simulation and engineering design software, including AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Pipe-Flo, Aspen Plus, and Excel.
• Proficient with major industry regulations and standards such as GMP, ASME BPE, ISPE Baseline Guides, ASTM E2500, and compliance requirements from EPA, DOT, and OSHA.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience in chemical or pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience in Utility System design of Flammable and Combustible materials.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ISPE, Six Sigma, PMP) or PE License are a plus.