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Pilot Plant & Laboratory Design Engineer

Baytown, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-30 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead process design and engineering solutions for laboratory and pilot plant projects, including new technology development and facility upgrades.

Role type

Pilot Plant & Laboratory Design Engineer

Builds

Laboratory and pilot plant facilities, process designs, and engineering solutions for R&D projects

Domain

Energy, Chemicals, Refining

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Process simulation, PFD/P&ID development, equipment specification, HAZOP participation, project scoping, mechanical design

Preferred skills

Lab or pilot-scale equipment experience, pressure relief device sizing, AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio

Technologies

Pro/II, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio

Responsibilities

Perform early design scoping and project development; Create project scoping documents; Complete detailed process and mechanical design work; Develop project PFDs, P&IDs, and plot plans; Specify and select equipment; Provide technical support to Capital Projects; Serve as primary interface for third-party pilot plants; Participate in unit HAZOPs; Support Global Lab Operations

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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