Sr Process Design Engineer

Sr Process Design Engineer

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Date:Sep 22, 2026

Location: Columbia, MD, US, 21044 East Chicago, IN, US, 46312 South Haven, MI, US, 49090 Chicago, IL, US, 60629

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Job Description

The Senior Process Design Engineer will have direct responsibility for the Process Engineering function as it relates to capital projects. The individual will direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of process scopes and related documents within area of assigned responsibility. The Senior Process Design Engineer must have a thorough understanding of process equipment design including pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, etc. Must be able to apply process tools to design piping systems, complete material and energy balances, and perform process optimization studies. Individual will coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues.

The Senior Process Design Engineer will report directly to the Americas North Design Engineering Lead. The successful candidate will be located at either the Grace Headquarters in Columbia, Maryland or in the Great Lakes Region.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and approves process design changes and specifications

• Develops in collaboration with Process Technology, Business Units and Operations and assures adherence to a standard Basis of Design (BOD) package which includes Scope of Work, PFDs, P&ID’s and material balance

• Develops front end packages

• Developing equipment and services bid documentation and reviewing vendor quotations and issues procurement recommendations

• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases

• Evaluating EH&S design requirements and ensuring adherence to corporate policies

• Participates as engineering representative in PHA’s (Process Hazard Analysis) and HAZOP’s

• Supports start up activities from a process engineering perspective

• Prioritizing workloads and effectively managing 3rd party engineering teams to execute assigned workloads

• Firm understanding and compliance with the Grace Project Methodology (GPM) process

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree

• 10+ years’ experience within chemical, petrochemical, specialty chemical, refining, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing industries.

• Experience in process design and process engineering work in the chemical industry

• Proven ability to execute front end design for capital projects

• Experience with overseeing Chemical Industry Contractor’s deliverables

• Up to 25% of travel including international may be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Experience in catalyst manufacturing, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, or material science industries.

• Experience with process scale-up, pilot plant operations, and commercialization of new technologies.

• Familiarity with environmental compliance requirements and sustainability initiatives.

• Experience leading global or multi-site engineering projects.

• Knowledge of process simulation software such as Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD, or equivalent.

• strong oral/written communication skills and the ability to interact and work in a team environment

• Demonstrated ability to network effectively within the business unit and to stakeholders and collaborators outside the team

• Very good understanding or working knowledge of Grace’s process technology/unit ops and operations experience

• Knowledge of Grace’s internal IP’s and Industry Codes and Standards

To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance and Disability

• Grace Wellness Program

• Flexible Workplace

• Retirement Plans

• 401(k) Company Match

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Company Donation Match Program

Nearest Major Market:Baltimore

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