Senior Process Engineer (7+ years)

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we don’t just design projects—we’re shaping the future of engineering across emerging markets like hydrogen, carbon capture, and clean energy. Our multidisciplinary teams combine expertise across civil, structural, mechanical, process and electrical engineering to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing industry today. With over 45 years of experience and 22 offices across the U.S., we’re known for our innovation, collaboration, and commitment to excellence. We serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management.

Are you ready to make an impact? Join us in creating a cleaner, more sustainable future!

Job Description

The right team is more than just an advantage—it's a game changer! At Coffman Engineers, you’ll work alongside industry leaders who are passionate about engineering and dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in cutting-edge sectors like carbon capture, hydrogen, and alternative energy. We are looking for a Process Engineer III or Senior Process Engineer to join our growing and high-performing team in Woodland Hills. This is your opportunity to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and fast-growing field, while mentoring others and being mentored yourself. You'll tackle complex challenges, contribute to innovative solutions, and help shape the future of sustainable energy.

This position requires you to manage individual tasks to effectively and efficiently complete work responsibilities, including delegation of work and mentorship to less experienced engineers, as well as provide technical peer review of process engineering work. This position offers the opportunity to both mentor and be mentored. Portions of the work will be delegated by a senior discipline engineer. Our process engineering team provides project and technical support to projects across all Coffman offices around the country.

Salary Range: $140,000- $180,000

In This Role You Will:

• Develop process engineering deliverables (design basis, heat and material balance, PFDs, and P&IDs) to support projects in various design phases from Pre-FEED through detailed design.
• Perform hydraulic studies and calculations for line sizing.
• Develop specifications for and size process equipment (separators, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors).
• Participate in project hazard reviews.
• Participate in process safety management activities.
• Perform process simulations in support of optimization and other studies.
• Participate in project meetings with clients and project team to define project objectives and coordinate design issues with other disciplines.
• Assist project manager and teams in proposal development by defining process engineering scope of work and estimate effort.
• Delegate work tasks as necessary to less experienced engineers.
• Provide technical review of process engineering work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from accredited college or university.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 7+ years of experience supporting multidisciplinary projects in a process design role.
• Experience with hydrogen processes (e.g. electrolyzers, hydrogen units, etc.) preferred
• Experience with natural gas processing preferred
• Experience with CO2 processes (e.g. carbon capture) and pipelines preferred
• Experience in oil refining/ petrochemical preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including oral presentation skills.
• Ability to travel periodically.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

Why You Want To Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

The office you will be joining may provide flexibility to work from home some of the time. The specifics of your work from home options will be worked out with your manager following your hire.

Coffman offers a flexible PTO program, optional work from home options and a fun office environment with a high-performing young team. This position is for our Los Angeles office located in Woodland Hills CA. We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us!

Don’t take our word for it. Check out what others are saying:

http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Coffman-Engineers-Reviews-E409809.htm

Coffman At A Glance:

• 45 years in business 
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 22 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• #27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled individuals.

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