Process Engineer

Process Engineer II

As a Process Engineer II, you will be responsible for the design, sizing, and documentation of Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) and reclaim water treatment systems for semiconductor and advanced manufacturing facilities. You will operate with limited supervision, produce complete and review-ready technical deliverables, and actively support client and internal technical discussions. This role represents a transition from task execution to technical ownership of defined scopes.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform system sizing, process calculations, and mass balances for UPW and reclaim water treatment systems with senior review as required.
• Develop and maintain process specifications, design bases, and technical narratives aligned with contract documents and client standards.
• Prepare, update, and maintain P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment lists, and supporting calculations in coordination with design and CAD teams.
• Review vendor technical data, equipment proposals, and submittals for technical compliance and system integration.
• Support client technical discussions, design reviews, and internal coordination meetings by clearly communicating process intent and design assumptions.
• Coordinate with automation and controls engineers to align process design with control philosophy, sequences of operation, and functional logic.
• Provide technical support to project engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to resolve process-related issues.
• Participate in startup and commissioning activities including troubleshooting and performance verification as required.
• Demonstrate increasing technical ownership of assigned scopes while incorporating feedback from senior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement of process standards and best practices.

Essential Skills

• Working knowledge of Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), reclaim, or industrial water treatment systems including core unit operations such as RO, IX/EDI, filtration, and chemical systems.
• Familiarity with third-party sizing software such as RO, GTM, pumps, Ion Exchange, PIPEFLO, etc.
• Ability to develop process calculations, system sizing, and mass balances with limited supervision and senior review.
• Experience preparing and maintaining process deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, process narratives, equipment lists, and technical specifications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project mechanical, electrical, automation, and design teams to deliver coordinated and constructible system designs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant3D is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical or environmental engineering from an accredited university or other related qualified training.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment

The role requires periodic travel to support customer design reviews and startup/commissioning efforts, with a maximum requirement of up to two weeks at a time, potentially several times a year, depending on the project. The position is eligible for contract-to-hire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plano, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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