Chemical Engineering
Principal Process Engineer
Houston, TX
$120,000 to $153,000 a year
The employer is a water treatment technology company designing systems for municipal and industrial clients.
Our Houston office is growing, and we need a Principal Process Engineer who can set technical direction from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative chemical engineering group and report to the chemical engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Houston location.
What you’ll do
- Develop P&IDs, mass balances and process documentation
- Run designed experiments to improve process capability
- Troubleshoot production issues with operations and maintenance
- Lead process hazard analyses and management-of-change reviews
- Monitor and optimize unit operations for yield, quality and cost
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
- Data analysis skills
- Strong chemical engineering fundamentals
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Experience with Aspen Plus or HYSYS
- Six Sigma certification
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Houston, TX is $120,000 – $153,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off plus paid company holidays
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Health savings account with employer contribution
- Life insurance
- Wellness stipend
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
