Lead Principal Process Engineer

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Kent is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to be based in our Deer Park, TX office and support regional project site(s). To provide engineering and process optimization support on developing sustainable synthetic fuels and chemicals production facilities including liaison with leading technology and engineering solution providers. To evaluate processes to optimize production capability and review the technical environments to meet business needs.

• Lead process engineering execution for assigned projects or programs in the Corpus Christi office, with accountability for technical quality, schedule, and budget performance across pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed design, and EPC phases.
• Serve as the primary process engineering focal point for project management and client leadership, aligning technical execution with project objectives and client expectations.
• Perform and technically own critical process engineering deliverables, including development, review, and approval of:
  • Design Basis / Design Criteria
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Heat & Material Balances
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Hydraulic and line sizing calculations
  • Relief valve contingency analysis and sizing calculations
  • Relief system load summaries
  • Equipment and instrument datasheets
  • Process Control Narratives
• Lead process engineering teams, setting technical direction, prioritizing work, and providing oversight across multiple engineers and scopes; mentor and develop engineers while maintaining accountability for deliverable quality and consistency.
• Plan and manage process engineering scope, including development of manhour estimates, staffing plans, and input to project schedules; monitor performance and maintain alignment with project objectives.
• Contribute to proposal development and project positioning, including scope definition, technical input, and basis of estimate development; identify and pursue opportunities for…