Chemical Process Engineer

Title: Process Engineer III
Chemical Engineering | Process Equipment | Field Commissioning
Location: San Diego, CA
Type: Direct Hire, On-site
Travel: 30%
Base Salary: $110,000 – $130,000
Performance Bonus: $5,000 – $10,000 annually (tied primarily to travel and project objectives)

Company Summary
Our long-time San Diego-based industrial design client specializes in air pollution control systems that mitigate gaseous emissions through advanced wet scrubbing technology. These systems cater to a broad spectrum of sectors including chemical, industrial, metallurgical, medical, and pathological waste treatment. Key system components—such as condensers, absorbers, quenchers, Venturi scrubbers, and wet electrostatic precipitators—are also offered in skid form for varied applications. All systems are innovatively designed in-house and brought to life by their trusted supplier network.

The Role
We are seeking a Process Engineer III to support both project engineering and field commissioning activities for custom air pollution control systems.
This role is designed for an engineer who is comfortable both developing process calculations and equipment specifications and working directly in the field to start up and troubleshoot industrial process equipment.

Field commissioning and customer-facing technical work are central to this role. Engineers in this position will gradually take ownership of leading equipment startups and commissioning activities independently.

This position involves approximately 20–30% travel to customer sites.

What You Will Do

Proposal & Process Engineering

• Perform mass and energy balance calculations to support system design and proposal development.
• Develop equipment sizing calculations and performance estimates for custom air pollution control systems.
• Support proposal development including technical scope definition, performance calculations, and budget estimates.

Project Engineering

• Develop and review P&IDs, equipment specifications, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers during equipment fabrication.
• Review technical submittals and engineering documentation.
• Support project execution activities under senior engineering leadership.

Field Startup & Commissioning

• Participate in and eventually lead equipment startups and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Support process optimization and troubleshooting during startup and performance testing.
• Assist with control loop tuning, instrumentation verification, and system performance validation.
• Work directly with plant personnel to ensure successful system operation.

Technical Reporting & Customer Support

• Prepare startup and commissioning reports, performance test reports, and troubleshooting analyses.
• Provide ongoing technical support to customers operating Envitech systems.

What We Are Looking For

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering (M.S. a plus)
• 5–8 years of process engineering experience in an industrial environment
• Demonstrated field experience with commissioning, startup, or operational support of industrial equipment
• Strong fundamentals in:
  • mass and energy balances
  • fluid mechanics
  • heat and mass transfer
• Familiarity with industrial mechanical and electrical equipment
• Ability to write clear, accurate technical reports and documentation
• Comfortable working directly with customers in both technical and field environments

One or More of the Following

• Project engineering experience supporting industrial equipment or process systems
• Experience performing heat and material balances / PFD development using process simulation tools
• Exposure to PLC or HMI systems

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• You are rigorous and detail-oriented — you verify calculations and understand the physical behavior of process systems.
• You are self-directed and comfortable solving complex technical problems.
• You are comfortable working in both engineering design environments and industrial plant settings.
• You can communicate effectively with engineers, operators, and plant personnel.
• You are willing to travel to support system startup, commissioning, and customer support activities.

Why Join Envitech

• Work on complex industrial process systems used around the world
• Gain experience across the entire lifecycle of custom-engineered equipment
• Join a small team where engineers have real ownership and visibility
• Learn directly from senior engineers with deep process expertise