Lead Process Engineer - Oil & Gas

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team as the lead process engineer and/or senior technical advisor for multiple projects.
• Develop the heat and material balance 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.
• Perform detailed hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizes, control valve sizing, compressor and pump duties, etc.
• Perform facility over pressure protection calculations, PSV sizing, and documentation.
• Lead and/or participate in safety reviews, HAZOP/PHAs, and PSM activities.
• Develop Design Basis for new projects.
• Develop Process Control Narrative document and support Cause & Effect document.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members and with clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced designers and engineers (non-supervisory role).
• Participate in the preparation of proposals for engineering services. Support schedule planning for projects including coordinating staffing resources with Process Engineering Manager.
• Perform feasibility/economic studies, conceptual designs, front-end design (FEL), optimization/de-bottle-necking studies.
• Support construction, commissioning, and start-up efforts, draft operating procedures and provide operator training manual input.
• Provide technical guidance and information to mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and project engineering disciplines.

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team as the lead process engineer and/or senior technical advisor for multiple projects.
• Develop the heat and material balance 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.
• Perform detailed hydraulic calculations to determine pipe sizes, control valve sizing, compressor and pump duties, etc.
• Perform facility over pressure protection calculations, PSV sizing, and documentation.
• Lead and/or participate in safety reviews, HAZOP/PHAs, and PSM activities.
• Develop Design Basis for new projects.
• Develop Process Control Narrative document and support Cause & Effect document.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members and with clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced designers and engineers (non-supervisory role).
• Participate in the preparation of proposals for engineering services. Support schedule planning for projects including coordinating staffing resources with Process Engineering Manager.
• Perform feasibility/economic studies, conceptual designs, front-end design (FEL), optimization/de-bottle-necking studies.
• Support construction, commissioning, and start-up efforts, draft operating procedures and provide operator training manual input.
• Provide technical guidance and information to mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and project engineering disciplines.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• This position requires a BS and/or MS in engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background.
• 15+ years of oil and gas industry experience in midstream and/or upstream.
• Professional Engineering License is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of gas plants and gas processing preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required as well as a professional demeanor.
• Excellent team-working skills.
• Skills in HYSYS, Synergi, VMG Symmetry, and/or Pro Max preferred.
• Able to travel as necessary for client meetings, job site visits, start-up activities, off-site training, industry related conventions/seminars, etc. (up to 20% travel).
• Skills in pipeline hydraulic modeling including dynamic surge analysis.

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work.

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