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Lead Process Engineer (Chemicals)

Wood
Greenville, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for Lead Process Chemical Engineers with experience in Specialty Chemicals and Life Sciences. An engineer who want to join a team with a clear vision of the future and a plan for steady long-term growth. We believe our growth is fundamentally the result of our great people who support the business core values and our diversity in successfully servicing one of our key markets the Chemical/Life Sciences Industry sector. This individual will join a team of process engineers designing and modifying facilities which produce chemicals, biochemicals, biofuels and pharmaceutical related industrial products.

This position will be based in Greenville, SC (preferred), Atlanta, GA, or Houston, TX. Other locations will not be considered - this a hybrid role with a minimum three days a week in the office. No Agencies please.

Wood is recognized globally and throughout many industries for this engineering capability. We tackle engineering projects ranging in complexity from simple to world class. Customers rely on our engineering design experience and lessons learned where we are able to provide certainty of outcome through world class project delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the chemical process design on projects or a team of process engineers on larger engineering projects and provide direction and coordination to other disciplines as the process lead.
  • Support project proposal efforts by developing a process scope of work and process man-hour estimate in support of the defined Client scope. Develop staffing plan and schedule to support the man-hour estimate and schedule from concept through design and start-up.
  • Develop and/or oversee production of engineering reports, studies, calculations, PFD’s, P&ID’s, GA’s, equipment specifications/data sheets, and review/approval of vendor submittals.
  • Assure quality of design documents and process deliverables.
  • Manage projects within budget and schedule constraints by interacting with Clients, team members and management to resolve project roadblocks.
  • Provide engineering expertise to optimize process systems and implement cost reduction opportunities
  • Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate system malfunctions

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years experience (Professional registration is a plus)
  • Experience with Capital Projects in the Chemical Process Industries a plus
  • A willingness to travel as needed

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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