Process Engineering Manager Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

3500 Parkway Lane, Suite 500, 3500 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States of America •

2204 Timberloch Place, Suite 230, 2204 Timberloch Place, The Woodlands, Texas, United States of America •

4350 West Cypress Street, Suite 930, 4350 West Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida, United States of America •

116 Inverness Drive East, 116 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Ready to turn your ambition into achievement? Join Pond & Company and be part of the team that’s redefining the future of Architectural, Engineering, Planning, Construction Management, and Environmental projects!

We are seeking an experienced senior process engineering leader with deep expertise in one or more of our core markets and the ability to lead people, clients, and projects across the broader energy portfolio. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of process engineering experience within the power and energy industry and demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept development through detailed design. Experience with power generation facilities, natural gas compressor stations, LNG facilities, gas processing facilities, and other midstream and downstream infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.

This position requires a technically strong engineer who is comfortable serving as the process lead, interfacing directly with clients, developing engineering work plans and labor-hour estimates, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating process activities across multiple disciplines and projects simultaneously.

• 10+ years of process engineering experience within the power and energy industry
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred
• Strong experience in one or more of the following areas: power generation, natural gas compressor stations, LNG facilities, gas processing, and other midstream and downstream infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience leading process engineering activities across multiple concurrent multidisciplinary EPC projects, including resource planning, work prioritization, technical oversight, and coordination of process engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing project priorities while maintaining technical quality and schedule commitments.
• Strong client-facing experience, including leading technical meetings, presenting engineering solutions, and developing long-term client relationships.
• Experience preparing engineering proposals, scopes of work, labor-hour estimates, and technical execution plans.
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor junior and mid-level engineers and designers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering design principles, applicable industry codes, standards, and best practices.
• Extensive experience developing and reviewing process engineering deliverables including:
  • Heat and Mass Balances
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Process calculations
  • Equipment sizing and specifications
  • Hydraulic analyses
  • Control philosophies and narratives
  • Experience reviewing and approving vendor drawings, calculations, and equipment packages.
• Strong understanding of process safety principles including HAZOP support, relief system design, and applicable industry standards.
• Proficiency with process simulation software such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, ProMax, CHEMCAD, or PRO II.
• Experience using hydraulic modeling software such as AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, or PIPE-FLO.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university (Mechanical Engineering considered with significant applicable process engineering experience).

• Lead process engineering teams by providing technical direction, mentoring, quality oversight, and review of process engineering deliverables while coordinating resources across multiple concurrent projects.
• Promote continuous improvement of process engineering standards and work practices through development of training initiatives.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, technical presentations, scope development, and client meetings.
• Serve as the Process Lead on multidisciplinary engineering projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering and construction support and ensure process engineering deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet client quality expectations.
• Balance workload and priorities across multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Develop project execution strategies, and process engineering work plans and staffing plans.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated designs and efficient workflow.
• Identify technical risks, scope changes, and opportunities for design optimization throughout project execution.
• Serve as the primary process engineering interface with clients, licensors, and vendors. Participate in client meetings and technical presentations.
• Lead development and review of:
  • Design Basis Memoranda
  • Heat and Mass Balances
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Equipment specifications and datasheets
  • Process calculations
  • Utility summaries
  • Relief system documentation
  • Equipment and line lists
• Provide technical leadership during HAZOPs, design reviews, constructability reviews, and client workshops.
• Support project cost estimate, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities as required.
• Review and approve vendor design and fabrication drawings, equipment packages, technical submittals, and construction documents to ensure compliance with process design requirements, applicable industry codes and standards, project specifications, and engineering best practices.

All Pond & Company positions require participation in at least one in-person interview as part of our hiring process, and most roles also require in-person onboarding at a Pond office location; candidates should expect to meet directly with our team and should be cautious of any communication suggesting otherwise.

Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800+ professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion - and everything in between - with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.

Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.

Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here .

All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com .

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3500 Parkway Lane, Suite 500, 3500 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States of America,

2204 Timberloch Place, Suite 230, 2204 Timberloch Place, The Woodlands, Texas, United States of America,

4350 West Cypress Street, Suite 930, 4350 West Cypress Street, Tampa, Florida, United States of America,

116 Inverness Drive East, 116 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado, United States of America