Assistant Process Engineer
Burns & McDonnell
Dallas, TXFresher3h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 17:50 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- BudgetingCADMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Dallas
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office30%CAD12%Budgeting9%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Assistant Process Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams in creating world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments. The role involves working with project teams throughout the design and construction process, adapting process plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in the process design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
- Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects.
- Assists in designing process components for project needs and requirements.
- Applies basic knowledge of commonly used process engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the chemical process engineering services industry.
- Assists with research and compiles project-related data.
- Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
- Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
- Assists in performing field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CAD related software
- Process simulation software (i.e. Hysys and/or Aspen, HTRI) (preferred)
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related degree from an accredited program required.
- ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge in standard chemical process engineering techniques, principles, and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
- Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
- Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.