The Process/Project Engineer is primarily responsible for project development, estimation, planning, and execution. In addition, they are responsible for conducting engineering studies concerning the improvement of various aspects of the manufacturing processes and equipment – product quality, reliability, yield, pollution control, work environment, and energy conservation. This engineer will be responsible for most PFD and material balance work as well as basic P&ID development. They shall be involved with any process or product development work that is project related. They will also develop process metrics to evaluate and improve plant performance, provide start-up assistance, assist maintenance employees, troubleshooting, etc.