What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Actalent?
As a Process Engineer, you will provide day-to-day support across multiple production units, ensuring safe and efficient operations. You will perform essential engineering calculations such as line sizing, pump sizing, and relief device sizing in accordance with API 520/521 standards. Your role includes developing and maintaining key process documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Mass & Energy Balances, while also preparing detailed equipment and control valve specifications.
Responsibilities- Perform engineering calculations such as line sizing, pump sizing, and relief device sizing according to API 520/521 standards.
- Develop and maintain process documentation including PFDs, P&IDs, and Mass & Energy Balances.
- Prepare equipment and control valve specifications.
- Contribute to Process Safety Management (PSM) activities including Management of Change (MOC), HAZOP reviews, and compliance assessments.
- Troubleshoot plant issues during site visits, support turnarounds and startups.
- Collaborate with Project Services on small capital projects.
- Chemical engineering
- Process engineering
- Troubleshooting
- Installation and commissioning of industrial systems
- Experience with heavy equipment such as boilers, pumps, cooling towers, reactors, incinerators, and heat exchangers
- Knowledge of acids and chemicals including waste gas, petroleum, oil, sulfuric acid, and carbon
- Instrumentation and controls
- Process improvement
- Continuous improvement
- BS in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Experience with hazardous materials
- Background in chemistry
This role follows a regular Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Time will be split between office-based responsibilities and fieldwork, with approximately 60% spent on-site at plants and work sites. Field activities include troubleshooting, commissioning, and providing direct support to project service teams. The remaining 40% of time will be dedicated to office-based engineering tasks and collaboration. The position also requires 25–30% travel to various sites across the country to provide technical support and ensure successful project completion.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $105000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000