Principal Process Engineer

  • Lake Mary, Florida
  • Full Time

Job Title: Senior /Principal Process Engineer

Job Description

This position is responsible for performing the process engineering design functions, including the design of combustion and steam turbine auxiliary systems, process equipment, process control/instrumentation design integration, and start-up support. The designs must meet contract and schedule requirements for power projects in the Americas. Candidates need to possess effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. This position requires a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare heat and material balances and process flow diagrams (PFDs).
  • Develop piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Create process data sheets for equipment such as heat exchangers, pumps, and compressors.
  • Understand process instrumentation and control principles.
  • Perform and review hydraulic calculations.
  • Specify and select control valves.
  • Conduct heat exchanger thermal calculations.
  • Size pumps and other equipment.
  • Possess a basic understanding of design work processes.

Essential Skills

  • 10-20 years of experience in process engineering.
  • Proficient in creating and managing P&IDs.
  • Experience with equipment sizing including heat exchangers, pumps, and valves.
  • Familiarity with HYSYS software.
  • Knowledge of chemical and mechanical engineering principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with AFT, SmartPlant, and hydraulic systems.
  • Either a Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree.
  • HYSYS software experience is highly preferred.
  • Prior experience in the power industry is not required.

Work Environment

The team comprises 14 process engineers and 2 interns. Travel may be required for 1-2 weeks at a time, a few times per year, but it is infrequent. The company offers a supportive culture focused on employee loyalty, with a strong track record of never laying off process engineers. Benefits include low medical premiums, a full relocation package, 11 paid holidays, upfront PTO, and special programs for childcare.S

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of LAKE MARY, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $62.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in LAKE MARY,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through

access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S.,

Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without

regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,

sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected

by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or

adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,

please email ... for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the

city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants

with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a

condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law

shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,

including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications

and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you

acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Job ID: 521617290
Originally Posted on: 5/18/2026

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