Harris Group is seeking an entry-level Associate Chemical/Process Engineer to join our Life Sciences group in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build hands-on experience on complex, meaningful projects in the biotech industry.
In this role, you will provide professional engineering expertise to industrial projects that positively impact both the community and the environment. You'll work on innovative designs for industrial facilities and contribute to diverse projects through development, detailed design, and construction support with a focus on life sciences (biopharmaceutical), laboratory HVAC and piping systems, and industrial manufacturing.
The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial mindset and genuine passion for chemical and process engineering, someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively with teammates, and is eager to grow in a multi-discipline environment.
The Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical resource on designs, advancing engineering theories, concepts, principles, and processes
- Show a strong drive to work independently, manage project tasks, and meet deadlines, with a proactive approach to communicating progress with your team
- Perform process and mechanical design, collaborating with the process staff and coordinating with other disciplines
- Prepare design calculations and documentation that support the project design basis
- Prepare process and mechanical drawings through the use of designers or drafters, and develop specifications
- Coordinate design with vendor-supplied equipment
- Prepare P&IDs, equipment layouts and general arrangements
The Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; up to 2 years of relevant experience preferred (new graduates welcome to apply)
- Working knowledge of process and chemical engineering techniques commonly used in industrial capital projects
- Familiarity with process system design and equipment including pumps, fans, heat exchangers, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, conveyors, and air handlers
- Ability to identify, interpret, and apply relevant codes and standards to engineering designs
- Proficient with MS Office suite
- Experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, or Revit is a plus
- Knowledge of Caesar or Autopipe pipe stress software is a plus
- Knowledge of PIPE-FLO preferred
- This role is based on-site at our Thousand Oaks, CA location; daily on-site presence is expected
Benefits
- Salary Range: $75,000 - $88,000 per year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
- Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), PTO & paid holidays.
- Harris Group is proud to be an employee-owned company; the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) provides an exciting employee wealth building opportunity for our employees.
Ready to Start Building Something Real?
If you're an early-career engineer looking for a place to grow your skills, take on meaningful work, and build equity in the firm you're helping to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
