Process Engineering Lead

Job Scope

Process Engineering Lead responsible for performing all aspects of complete designs of process engineering assignments in Kingsport, TN. Works with minimal supervision and maintains a regular on‑site presence.

• Develop and implement project‑specific process design execution plans to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders, including all engineering disciplines, project managers, operations, and procurement.
• Participate in process safety design activities including PHAs, LOPAs, change management, and plant pre‑startup safety planning.
• Forecast, monitor, and report actual progress for process discipline activities, manage labor hours and delivery completion.
• Produce estimate‑level preliminary and final designs and material take‑offs suitable for the level of estimate being performed.
• Develop and review process design improvements in accordance with project schedule and freeze dates.
• Provide input on deliverables such as plot layouts and 3D model reviews from other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure compliance of engineering deliverables with chemical industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Conduct reviews and quality‑control checks to ensure compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
• Develop process deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, and utility connection requests.
• Provide input to project line list, equipment list, and instrumentation spec sheets.
• Produce detail design calculations and drawings for the project; prepare calculations for efficient checking by others.
• Review vendor information and other discipline deliverables for process engineering input.
• Review fabrication drawings and other vendor submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform fieldwork necessary to gather process information, check tie‑ins and provide construction support.
• Effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or related engineering discipline from an accredited university is required.

Professional Engineering registration or CPIP certification is highly preferred. Requires 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in chemical, petroleum, or biochemical process design engineering.

• Working knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD or Microstation preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with hydraulic simulation software such as Fluid Flow, AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, PIPEPHASE, PIPE‑FLO, and/or SiNet.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with specifications and installation details of equipment, instrumentation, and piping.
• Ability to create accurate process engineering documents from vendor equipment data and drawings.
• Comprehensive understanding of the skills and experience required to perform process engineering and design functions.

Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, marital or family status, disability, military service, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.