Process Engineer
5 days ago
Houston
Job Title: Process Engineer Job Description: Element Staffing is recruiting for a Process Engineer for a wastewater treatment company in Houston, TX. The Process Engineer serves as a key technical contributor in the design, development, optimization, and troubleshooting of water and wastewater treatment product lines. This hands-on, detail-oriented role requires a strong foundation in process engineering and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams—including Sales, Proposals, Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Management—as well as direct interaction with customers and suppliers to support projects from initial concept through start-up/commissioning and operation. Local candidates only. Duties/Responsibilities/Qualifications: • Develop cost-effective, technically compliant process solutions using company product offerings., • Assist in reviewing client specifications and contribute to bid proposals and pricing strategies, in coordination with the Sales and Proposal teams., • Prepare and review process engineering deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, control narratives, and O&M manuals during the detailed engineering phase, working closely with Project Engineers and Engineering team., • Perform and verify process calculations based on influent water quality, operating parameters, and site-specific conditions to optimize system performance., • Lead pilot studies from planning through execution and closure, in coordination with Product Manager, Manufacturing Engineers, Project Manager, Field Service personnels, and clients., • Support system testing, start-up, commissioning, and performance audits., • Contribute to R&D initiatives to enhance existing technologies or develop new products, working closely with the New Product Development & Product Management team., • Troubleshoot field performance issues and provide technical support to end-users., • Represent company in technical meetings with clients and vendors., • Participate in HAZID and HAZOP studies, value engineering sessions, and design reviews., • Conduct risk assessments, process audits, and performance diagnostics to identify process improvement opportunities., • Collaborate with customers, contractors, and internal teams to resolve operational issues and implement corrective actions., • Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations., • Perform process simulations, modeling, and data analysis, • Experience with process simulation and modeling software (e.g., Aspen, BioWin, GPS-X)., • Proficient in developing and interpreting PFDs and P&IDs., • Strong understanding of process calculations (fluid dynamics, mass/energy balances, kinetics, thermodynamics)., • Hands-on knowledge of water and wastewater treatment systems, particularly those offered by company., • Familiarity with national and international engineering codes and standards., • Working knowledge of mechanical systems (pumps, blowers, valves, instrumentation)., • Understanding of automation systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA)., • Knowledge of environmental health and safety (EHS) regulations., • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills., • Proficient in data analysis and interpretation., • Effective interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration., • Ability to work independently and within a team environment. Additional Information: • Years of Experience: 2-5+ years, • Education: BS Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or related, • Shift/Travel: M-F, days + 20-30% travel, • Compensation: DOE, • Assignment Type: Contract to Hire, • Location: Houston, TX, • Local candidates only