Process Engineering Senior

Senior Process Engineer
The Senior Process Engineer will work with in-house Development, Architecture, and Construction teams to provide Process Engineering/Design and Quality Assurance on projects for our nationwide clients.
The Specifics of the Role

• Provide / lead engineering design in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards for all phases of the process and utility engineering work.
• Scope out projects and establish a design basis, budget, and schedule.
• Create process flow diagrams (PFD's), generate material balances, create piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID's).
• Generate equipment datasheets and mechanical equipment specifications for purchasing process equipment.
• Interpret and discuss plant operating data with clients to improve process designs. Designs commonly progress with limited information, requiring engineering judgment and listing assumptions to effectively communicate progress/ risk to the client.
• Evaluate process safety and design safety equipment to ensure safety of personnel and the clients' assets.
• Use and develop internal tools and process engineering software such as AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, or HTRI to complete required scopes of work.
• Act as technical SME and quality control reviewer for process design related tasks.
• Ability to utilize ASME and API codes for design of vessels and piping.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited university or college
• Minimum 8-10 years of process chemical engineering experience, preferably in a design firm setting
• PE License preferred to seal engineering documents, with the ability to attain licenses in multiple states
• Experience working on large capital projects for clients in various industries
• Knowledgeable with computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Operations, process start-up, or construction experience preferred
• Prior experience in a process development role for developing new processes and products is preferred
• Experience in process safety and conducting process hazards analysis (PHA's) and hazard and operability studies (HAZOP's) preferred
• Ability to communicate and deliver in a fast-paced environment

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation
• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.