Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead process design and engineering efforts for industrial projects. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in chemical or mechanical engineering, particularly within biotech, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and renewable energy sectors. You will act as a technical specialist and team leader, managing project delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure technical excellence.

Your role

Technical Capabilities:

• Lead process design efforts from conceptual design through commissioning.
• Develop engineering documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, equipment specifications, tender documents).
• Perform calculations for equipment sizing and utility requirements.
• Support construction, startup, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and cGMPs.
• Participate in design reviews (3D models, piping layouts, building plans).

Business Development:

• Consult with clients and identify and resolve process-related issues.
• Participate in business development activities, including networking and preparing technical papers.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support proposal development.

About you

• Education: BS or higher in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 15 years in process engineering.
• Experience in design-build delivery methodology.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Familiarity with clean utility systems, CIP design, and validation protocols.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• AutoCAD, Revit, Plant3D, HYSIS, AFT a plus.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Casual

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.