Process Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Support process engineering design for chemical, petroleum, and biochemical projects.
• Develop process calculations, material take-offs, sketches, and design documentation.
• Assist with process simulations, hydraulic analyses, and equipment sizing.
• Participate in process safety reviews and incorporate safety principles into design activities.
• Review vendor, fabrication, and construction documents for technical compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure project success.
• Provide field support, site data collection, tie-in verification, and construction assistance.
• Assist with cost estimates, conceptual studies, and detailed engineering deliverables.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering.
• 1+ years of industrial process design experience.
• EIT certification strongly preferred; PE or CPIP preferred when eligible.
• Familiarity with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus, HYSYS, CHEMCAD, PRO/II, DYNSIM, or similar.
• Exposure to hydraulic modeling tools such as AFT Fathom, PIPE-FLO, PIPEPHASE, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and effective written/verbal communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel for project meetings, fieldwork, and client support.
• Key Skills
• Process Design & Engineering Calculations
• Process Safety Fundamentals
• Process Simulation & Modeling
• Hydraulic System Analysis
• Technical Documentation
• Multidisciplinary Project Coordination
• Field Engineering Support
• This opportunity offers exposure to the full project lifecycle, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment supporting industrial process facilities throughout California.
• Minimum Salary: $125,000 annually
• Maximum Salary: $145,000 annually
• Come join the team! Apply today!
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• Hargrove Culture
• Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
• As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
• Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
• Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Additional Information

Join a growing engineering team supporting industrial process and manufacturing projects. This role is ideal for an early-career Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineer looking to build expertise in process design, process safety, simulation, and project execution while working alongside experienced engineering professionals. This role offers frequent opportunities to visit the client site, providing firsthand exposure to project activities and valuable experience supporting real-world engineering and manufacturing operations. Hybrid schedule offered for local candidates. Sorry, per diem, relocation and sponsorship (TN, OPT, H1B etc.) are not available for this role.

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