Assistant Process Engineer, Water, Municipal
Burns & McDonnell
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
- BudgetingProject managementCADMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Austin
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office31%Project management18%CAD13%Budgeting10%of 100 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 designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across various facility types. The role involves working with project teams throughout the design and construction process, adapting plans according to budget, design factors, or client needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in the process design of projects from conceptual phase through design completion.
- Modifies and reviews production drawings for a variety of projects including power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
- Designs process components based on project needs and requirements set forth by project managers.
- Applies basic knowledge of commonly used process engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the chemical process engineering services industry.
- Researches and compiles project-related data.
- Corrects and updates drawings provided by senior engineers, verifying corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
- Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration.
- Performs field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related degree from an accredited program.
- 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.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
- Basic computer skills include process simulation software (i.e., Hysys and/or Aspen, HTRI) preferred.
- 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.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Locations: Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Oklahoma City, or Springdale, AR.
Schedule: Full-time.
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located.