Process Project Engineer

Overview

Join to apply for the Process Project Engineer role at Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI). As a Process Project Engineer in our Boston office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

AEI brings together expertise and innovation to solve complex challenges for mission-driven organizations in healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other sectors. We work on projects from patient care improvements to environmental progress, across a network of offices and professionals.

Why we need you: in response to growing opportunities in our biopharmaceutical, food, and chemical markets, we seek a driven Process Project Engineer specializing in plant systems, with knowledge of pharmaceutical validation processes desired. The role includes developing P&IDs, equipment and piping specifications, hydraulic sizing, and heat transfer calculations, plus attending design meetings, performing field surveys, facilitating Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), fielding vendor quotations, and reviewing vendor submittals.

Project roles may range from consulting to detailed design, commissioning, and startup services depending on project requirements.

• Develop P&’s, equipment and piping specifications, complete hydraulic sizing, and heat transfer calculations.
• Attend design meetings and perform field surveys.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Field vendor quotations and review vendor submittals.
• Support project roles that may include consulting, detailed design, commissioning, and startup services based on project requirements.

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, or similar from an ABET accredited program.
• 8+ years of experience in a consulting environment designing Chemical Process systems or leading design projects in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience communicating with clients, partners and individuals at all levels within an organization.
• Knowledge of piping systems and unit operations as applied to pharmaceutical, food, and chemical processing.
• Understanding of applicable design codes, standards and specification requirements, and ability to interpret them.

• Professional engineering registration.
• Detailed, hands-on knowledge of PLC or DCS control systems.
• Experience with industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Ability to travel for client meetings, field surveys, commissioning, and startup support.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively individually and within teams.

• A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters—your best work happens when you’re supported.
• Opportunities to grow through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
• Collaboration with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo and foster innovation.
• A benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and perks such as flexible work environments and wellness resources.

AEI is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Design Services, Construction, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing