Process Engineer

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Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD), a Koch company, is seeking a Process Engineer to join our team. In this position, you will support senior process engineers on projects and apply your technical expertise across all project phases, from initial scope development through detailed design and construction.

The ideal candidate will have experience with process simulation software, a background in refinery or gas processing facility design, and a passion for collaborative problem‑solving. If you have a foundation in process engineering with a focus on midstream or downstream sectors, we invite you to contribute to complex, high‑impact projects that drive operational excellence.

This role will sit on‑site at OPD's headquarters in Katy, TX.

This role is not open to Visa sponsorship.

• Support on multiple projects with assistance from other Senior Process Engineers
• Assist in evaluating and designing facilities for midstream and downstream projects
• Basic & detailed design engineering activities for the assigned project in refineries and gas processing facilities
• Support in performing process simulations, design calculations, sizing & selection of equipment, etc.
• Review of client's documents, specifications, datasheets, verification of FEED design & calculations, PFD, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, heat material balance, process line sizing calculations, hydraulic calculations, instrument datasheets including control valves and relief valves, and other process design‑related tasks
• Evaluate vendor quotes and develop equipment bid tabs
• Assist in the development of I/O lists, line lists, cause & effect, control philosophies, shutdown philosophies, and providing necessary engineering inputs to the other disciplines
• Assist in developing start‑up and operating manuals, attend and assist in Process Hazard Analysis meetings for projects, and attend start‑ups for plants when requested

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemical Engineering
• Process engineering experience in midstream or downstream oil and gas industries
• Working knowledge of process simulator software (e.g., HYSYS, Unisim, etc.)

• Professional Engineering License

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline, and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.