Process Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Energy & Industrial (January 2027)

Sargent & Lundy•Englewood, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level Process Engineer position is part of the Energy & Industrial sector and has a target start date for January 2027. The role involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team on multiple projects, under the supervision of a more senior process engineer. Key activities include developing heat and material balances, performing equipment sizing and hydraulic calculations, developing design basis and process control narratives, creating PFDs and P&IDs, participating in safety reviews (HAZOP/PHAs) and PSM activities, and maintaining communication with project stakeholders. The position also supports proposal preparation, schedule planning, construction, commissioning, start-up efforts, and the development of operating procedures and training manuals.

Requirements

BS in engineering with a strong academic background.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required as well as a professional demeanor.
Excellent teamwork skills.
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).
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Nice To Haves

Oil and gas industry experience in midstream and/or upstream.
Skills in HYSYS, Synergi, VMG Symmetry, and/or ProMax preferred.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

Develop the heat and material balance for new projects using process simulation tools.
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 with supervision.
Develop Design Basis for new projects.
Develop Process Control Narrative document and support Cause & Effect document.
Create process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
Participate in safety reviews, HAZOP/PHAs and PSM activities.
Maintain effective communication with project team members and with clients, vendors, and contractors.
Participate in the preparation of proposals for engineering services.
Support schedule planning for projects including coordinating staffing resources with Process Engineering Manager.
Support construction, commissioning, and start-up efforts, draft operating procedures and provide operator training manual input.