Process Engineer IV - West Region

Core Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and execute discipline work on large, complex projects, including management of the discipline budget and scope.
• Partner with Project Managers on proposal development, man-hour planning, and scheduling for process scope.
• Lead client interactions and coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to align technical solutions with project and client goals.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control, including review and verification of calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Identify and resolve non-compliant or challenging existing conditions during site walks and field surveys.
• Develop construction drawing packages and specifications for advanced and complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Lead and support construction activities, including RFIs, submittal reviews, punch list development, construction progress reporting, commissioning, and startup support.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level process engineers and designers.
• Develop and deliver internal process discipline training and knowledge-sharing presentations.
• Lead advanced system design programming, master planning efforts, and process strategy development.
• Direct and coordinate discipline staff in the execution of complex process design and engineering efforts.

Advanced Technical Leadership Activities

• Site selection and feasibility evaluations
• Master planning and facility layout development
• Capacity planning and expansion strategies
• Management of complex or novel vendor packages
• Participation in or facilitation of risk assessments (e.g., HAZOPs, HCCPs, etc.)
• 3D model review and multi-discipline coordination
• Site walkdowns, field reports, and construction observations
• Commissioning and startup planning and execution

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Biological, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Master’s degree in a related specialization is a plus
• 10+ years of relevant experience in process engineering for lead-level responsibilities
• 15+ years of relevant experience for senior-level responsibilities
• Experience across design firms, operating companies, and/or construction environments within the life sciences or food & beverage industries
• Strong working knowledge of applicable industry standards, regulatory guidance, and local building codes
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Proven technical leadership experience on large or complex projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong internal and external technical network, including clients, vendors, and construction partners
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-discipline teams and construction trade partners
• Broad experience across a variety of facilities, equipment, and process systems within life sciences or food