About the job Senior Process Engineer - LNG (Oil & Gas)
The Opportunity
This role functions as a technical specialist and/or supervisor on utility-scale gas, fuels, and chemicals (GFC) projects of medium to high complexity. You will independently develop and apply advanced engineering techniques, lead engineering staff within a single discipline, and mentor team members.
Location: Overland Park, KS (Kansas City) or Houston, TX.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards
- Provide guidance on departmental design guides, standards, systems, engineering codes, and company policies.
- Assist in developing and updating engineering standards.
- Offer technical guidance across projects and disciplines.
Quality / Continuous Improvement - Establish processes and promote a quality-focused culture.
- Support continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
Engineering Production - Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or large-scale projects.
- Conduct research and make recommendations for equipment and material selection.
- Oversee data collection, analysis, and engineering work management.
- Prepare advanced engineering calculations and develop solutions to complex problems.
- Review lower-level engineering work and manage assigned budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.
- Lead production teams, coordinate multi-discipline activities, and serve as responsible charge for projects.
Project Coordination - Coordinate with internal and external team members.
- Define project schedules for single or multiple disciplines.
Client Focus - Identify key client interests, needs, and drivers.
- Communicate client requirements to project teams and develop approaches to meet their objectives.
- Support business development and project pursuits as needed.
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation, and Technology - Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to project teams.
- Support multiple projects with complex technical challenges.
- Contribute to professional societies, technical committees, and standards development.
- Be recognized externally as an industry expert.
Management - Oversee performance management, career planning, recognition, learning, and development.
- Implement resource management strategies.
- Manage engineering resources for small teams within a single discipline.
- Resolve resource conflicts and identify training needs.
Administrative - Ensure effective implementation and communication of policies, procedures, and processes.
- Ensure adherence to corporate programs.
- Approve timesheets and expense reports as needed.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with LNG or FLNG projects.
- Working knowledge of HYSYS, Protreat, and Promax process simulation tools.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to set priorities, plan effectively, and manage conflict.
- Experience building effective teams.
- Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable standards.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
- Minimum 11 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to complete pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and compliance checks.
Certifications - Professional registration or licensure may be required depending on the role, or active pursuit of such registration is expected.
Work Environment / Physical Demands - Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, depending on manager discretion and performance.
- Typical office environment. May be subject to extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, or work on scaffolds in certain project environments.
