Junior Process Engineer Jobs

Company overview:

Founded in 1999, Laporte Consultants is an engineering firm specialized in process, building and utilities. With more than 470 employees, Laporte provides a complete range of professional services to pharmaceutical, biotechnological, food & beverage and industrial companies. The company operates in Canada, the United States and Europe. For more information, visit our website:www.laporteconsultants.com.

Summary:

Laporte Consultants is looking for an entry level Process Engineer to be located onsite at our Chicago, IL office. Candidate will ideally have some experience in the design, operation, and/or construction of industrial processes within the life science industries but recent graduates are welcome to apply. This role will support our clients with engineering design for new production facilities and provide technical support in the exciting areas of pharma, biotech, and agrifood.

Responsibilities and Duties:

In this role, you will be working with the local team of process engineers who will support, mentor, and coach you.

• Perform data analysis, prepare technical reports, elaborate written procedures
• Provide guidance and recommendations to the client and contractors during the procurement and construction phases
• Develop preliminary and detailed engineering designs, drawings, and specifications such as PFDs, P&IDs, mass and heat balances, etc.
• Survey and critically review engineering designs, test plans, and assess risks
• Support positive client interactions and sub-consultant interface
• Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary design teams
• Participate in conceptual design projects
• Ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with the agreed scope, specifications and timelines

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Desire to learn and improve technical and management skills
• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fields
• Recent graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply. Preferred 0-3 years of progressive experience or internships, in process design or plant engineering in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or food & beverage industries
• Flexibility to travel to external manufacturing sites as needed
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal

Come join a company that is rapidly growing across multiple geographic areas in North America – both Canada and the US, and Europe. Laporte offers a competitive salary and benefits and an environment that promotes work-life balance and professional growth.

Job Type:Full-time

Travel required:10-20% on average