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Job Title: Electrical Process Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on leading and supporting process engineering and multi-discipline project teams through all design phases of capital projects. The Electrical Process Engineer collects and analyzes technical data, performs detailed engineering calculations, and develops formal engineering and technical reports. The position emphasizes the design of liquid ingredient and product handling, storage, and transfer systems, while ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and efficient project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support process engineering activities across all design phases of capital projects in collaboration with multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Collect, organize, and prepare technical data and information required for process design and project execution.
• Perform detailed engineering calculations, including material and energy balances, hydraulic calculations, and heat transfer analyses.
• Design liquid ingredient and product handling, storage, and transfer systems to meet process and safety requirements.
• Develop and refine process engineering deliverables such as block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Prepare equipment specifications that clearly define technical requirements and performance criteria.
• Conduct bid evaluations to compare vendor proposals and recommend suitable equipment and systems.
• Review vendor submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and design intent.
• Support the design and construction of batch and continuous chemical processing facilities in areas such as industrial gases and cryogenic facilities, coatings manufacturing, battery chemical components, precious metals refining, and plastics industries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure process designs integrate effectively with electrical, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare formal engineering and technical reports that document analyses, design decisions, and recommendations.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues and optimize process performance.
• Organize and prioritize tasks to support efficient project execution and meet project deadlines.
• Communicate clearly with team members, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure alignment on technical requirements and project objectives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline, with Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of process engineering experience.
• Experience designing and supporting the construction of batch and continuous chemical processing facilities.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: industrial gases and cryogenic facilities, coatings manufacturing, battery chemical components, precious metals refining, and plastics industries.
• Proficiency in the design of liquid ingredient and product handling, storage, and transfer systems.
• Working knowledge of the preparation of block flow diagrams, process flow diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of relevant industry standards, including ASME, API, PIP, and CGA requirements, preferred.
• Experience with dry ingredient and product handling, storage, and transfer system design is a plus.
• Electrical engineering background or experience supporting electrical aspects of process systems is beneficial.
• Experience preparing formal engineering and technical reports.
• Ability to participate in vendor reviews and evaluate technical submittals and bids.

Work Environment

The Electrical Process Engineer works in a professional engineering environment that supports multi-discipline collaboration across capital projects. The role involves extensive use of engineering tools and standard office software, including Microsoft Office, to prepare calculations, diagrams, and technical reports. Work typically centers on the design and support of batch and continuous chemical processing facilities, including industrial gases and cryogenic plants, coatings manufacturing, battery chemical components, precious metals refining, and plastics operations. The position requires close coordination with other engineering disciplines, vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure that process designs integrate seamlessly with broader project requirements. The environment emphasizes precision, adherence to industry standards, and efficient project delivery.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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)

This is a hybrid position in Greenville,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

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