Senior Process Engineer

JOB-10046703

Anticipated Start Date

6/1/2026

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

They are North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organization. They take on important projects in every size. They are committed to conducting our business to the highest levels of integrity, ethics, and compliance with the law. The Company has sustained for nearly 130 years as an organization built on honesty and truthfulness. Their success allows us the opportunity to help others achieve their goals. They are committed to helping communities by involving Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises and Women Owned Business Enterprises on our projects. The Company has projects that involve all of the following business markets: Building, Industrial, Mining, Oil, Gas & Chemical, Power, Transportation and Water.

Job Summary

Experienced Process Engineer with 10+ years of expertise in refining and petrochemical processes, specializing in process engineering, design development, and project execution. Skilled in process simulation tools such as HYSYS and ProMax, with strong capabilities in technical problem-solving, project leadership, and optimizing process efficiency, reliability, and costs. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, mentor engineering teams, and deliver high-quality solutions in fast-paced environments.

Job Description

• Lead the development and delivery of all Process Engineering deliverables on mid- to large-size projects or proposals, with no supervision.
• Process Engineering scope commonly includes all phases of design development, from conceptual engineering through front-end and detailed engineering, and including field support of startup and performance testing efforts.
• Contribute to the development of project pursuits and cost estimates by, for instance, rapidly developing the basis of design, simulation, material balances, PFDs, equipment type specification and initial sizing, P&ID development, process manhour estimating, and supporting the pursuit of client report generation.
• Manage several different assignments simultaneously.
• Lead the identification of changes to the scope of work during project execution.
• Generate solution strategies that allow the use of others to progress complex issues, consistent with client and company goals.
• Identify creative design solutions that optimize project capital or operating costs, equipment reliability, or project schedule. Possess critical analytical skills and is adept at utilizing good decision making; high level of analytical skills.
• Apply technical/technologies to improve processes and business results.
• Review and correct the work of engineers and designers as needed for the project.
• Develops the technical abilities of less experienced engineers during the execution of projects.
• Regularly perform reviews of vendor documents to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Provide resolution of technical issues associated with design, construction, equipment and/or operations of refining and petrochemical processes.
• Initiate meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers to clearly convey work progress and future plan.

Skills Required

• 15-20 year minimum relevant experience in refining and/or petrochemical industry.
• Professional Engineer (PEng, PE) preferred.
• Proficient in the use of process simulators, such as HYSYS and ProMax.
• Travel < 20% expected.
• Ability to self-direct work without supervision.
• Effective time and resource management.
• Can provide guidance, leadership and training to less experienced engineers.
• Can coordinate work within discipline department.
• The ability to clearly convey concepts verbally, during presentations, and in well-constructed, concise written documents.
• The ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.

Additional Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.