Process Engineer - Senior-Level

Sargent & Lundy - Midland, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Midland, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The position involves leading process engineering efforts and providing technical advice for multiple projects within the oil and gas industry. The role requires collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to develop process designs, perform calculations, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders. The engineer will also mentor less experienced team members and support project planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering and provide technical advice for multiple projects.
• Develop heat and material balances for new projects using process simulation tools.
• Create process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Perform equipment sizing calculations and prepare equipment data sheets.
• Conduct detailed hydraulic calculations for pipe sizes, control valve sizing, and compressor and pump duties.
• Perform facility overpressure protection calculations and PSV sizing.
• Lead and participate in safety reviews, HAZOP/PHAs, and PSM activities.
• Develop Design Basis for new projects.
• Create Process Control Narrative documents and support Cause & Effect documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced designers and engineers.
• Participate in proposal preparation for engineering services.
• Support schedule planning for projects and coordinate staffing resources with the Process Engineering Manager.
• Conduct feasibility/economic studies, conceptual designs, and optimization studies.
• Support construction, commissioning, and start-up efforts, and draft operating procedures.

Requirements

• BS and/or MS in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of oil and gas industry experience in midstream and/or upstream.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.
• Strong knowledge of gas plants and gas processing preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong team-working skills.
• Proficiency in HYSYS, Synergi, VMG Symmetry, and/or ProMax preferred.
• Skills in pipeline hydraulic modeling including dynamic surge analysis.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with gas processing and gas plants.
• Previous experience in a lead engineering role.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements