Senior Process Engineer – Capital Projects
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Chemical Engineer
Senior Process Engineer – Capital Projects
Acara Solutions, an Aleron Company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for Capital Projects to join our client on a Full Time Direct Hire opportunity, available in Rochester, NY.
Pay
Base salary: $12,000.00/yr - $/yr
Additional compensation:
Annual Bonus, Direct message the job poster from Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company
Bonus:
Up to 15% of base salary
56 hours sick time
401K Match
Role Summary
Leads process and project engineering execution for small to large chemical process system projects. Performs full process engineering, project engineering, limited construction oversight, and project management responsibilities. Provides design, specification, procurement, documentation, testing, startup, and customer support.
Key Responsibilities
Process Engineering
- Define project requirements, standards, and Basis of Design with customers and internal teams.
- Develop PFDs; perform Mass & Energy Balances and utilities calculations; support CAD development.
- Develop P&IDs; define/size process equipment (heat exchangers, reactors, tanks, pumps, vacuum systems).
- Define instrumentation and piping components; complete relief system sizing and documentation.
- Participate in PHAs/HAZOPs; provide commissioning/startup and post-startup support.
- Participate in project, model review, and hazard meetings.
- Coordinate with internal engineering and operations to ensure proper design and delivery of equipment.
- Specify and procure process equipment, instruments, and piping; prepare bid packages; evaluate suppliers; manage procurement.
- Develop operating manuals and all technical project documentation.
- Visit supplier/fabrication facilities; inspect work for compliance.
- Support FAT execution and punch-list resolution.
Project Management
- Manage schedule, actions, technical queries, documents, and project records.
- Execute customer/vendor communications and transmittals.
- Manage change requests and change orders.
- Conduct post-project review and lessons learned.
Other
- Support Applications Engineering with equipment/instrument sizing and cost estimating as needed.
- No direct reports; reviews and approves work of supporting Project Engineers and contractors/vendors.
Travel
- Light travel required (
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