Senior Process Engineer - LNG (Oil & Gas)

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.