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Senior Process Engineer

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Hybrid Schedule

Job Summary

The Senior Process Engineer will report to the VP of Engineering and will be responsible for leading process design activities, overseeing the development and implementation of industrial air pollution control and wastewater treatment systems. This role ensures that all process engineering work complies with environmental, safety, and performance standards. The position provides technical leadership to engineering staff, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and drives continuous improvement in process design, simulation, and analysis. Responsibilities also include direct involvement in process documentation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the project engineering team
• Design, develop, and review process documentation, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and other engineering deliverables for thermal oxidizers, energy recovery, scrubbers, and wastewater treatment systems
• Participate in customer-led process hazard analyses (PHAs)
• Conduct process simulations, modeling, and data analysis
• Review project designs to ensure compliance with environmental and NFPA safety standards
• Collaborate with application engineering, project management, service, and R&D teams to support new equipment sales, troubleshoot existing equipment, and drive technology improvements
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to optimize process design and reduce costs
• Mentor junior engineers and support the development of a high-performance technical team
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and learning
• Perform additional duties as required to ensure efficient use of resources and customer satisfaction

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in process design and project execution
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer
• Proficiency in process simulation and data analysis software
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as project schedules require

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems

Preferred Industry Experience

• Chemical processing
• Oil & gas or petrochemicals
• Pharmaceuticals or biotechnology
• Food and beverage manufacturing
• Advanced materials or specialty chemicals

Apply directly or send your resume to Stephen.HevalowHarvey@PTSAdvance.com for consideration.

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