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Senior Process Engineer 1- Oil & Gas

Sargent & Lundy
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Aug 2025
💰 $125,860/yr($82,380/yr$125,860/yr)

About the role

Description

  • 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 overpressure 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.

Qualifications

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

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • This position requires a BS and/or MS in engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background.
  • 6+ 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 ProMax 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.

 

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Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$82,380.00 - $125,860.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & g

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