Process Engineer 2 - Oil & Gas

Sargent & Lundy•Englewood, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team for multiple projects. Work under the supervision of a more senior process engineer to develop the heat and material balance for new projects using process simulation tools, perform equipment sizing calculations and prepare equipment data sheets, and perform detailed hydraulic calculations. This role also involves performing facility overpressure protection calculations, PSV sizing, and documentation with supervision. The engineer will develop the Design Basis for new projects, create Process Control Narrative documents, and support the development of Cause & Effect documents. Additionally, the role includes creating process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), participating in safety reviews (HAZOP/PHAs) and PSM activities, and maintaining effective communication with project team members and clients, vendors, and contractors. The position also involves participating in proposal preparation, supporting schedule planning and resource coordination, and assisting with construction, commissioning, and start-up efforts, including drafting operating procedures and providing input for operator training manuals.

Requirements

BS in engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program 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).

Nice To Haves

Oil and gas industry experience in midstream and/or upstream.
Skills in HYSYS, Synergi, VMG Symmetry, and/or ProMax preferred.
Willingness or ability to solve problems using modern tools such as automation and AI.
Experience building or using automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation.
Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued.
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

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.