Process Engineer - Lake Charles, LA

S&B Houston•Lake Charles, LA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Engineer acts as a staff specialist or Lead Process Engineer for one or more major projects. The role ensures compliance with quality standards and client requirements for process plants and carries full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating process engineering on projects involving unique problems and frequent collaboration with other engineering disciplines. S&B is a privately owned, full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company with experience across Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper. The company emphasizes safety, timely project completion, cost-effective solutions, and a collaborative culture. It offers competitive compensation, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program. The position serves as an administrative and technical authority. It plans and directs process assignments, coordinates engineering activities, develops methods for complex processes and equipment, and advises engineering professionals on process and design issues. Occasional visits to operating plants or construction sites may be required.

Requirements

A four-year degree in Chemical Engineering is normally required.
At least 12 years of experience in Process/Design Engineering or a related functional area, or equivalent working knowledge and experience.
Registration as a licensed professional engineer is required.
Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment, sufficient to direct their use for diverse engineering assignments.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication in a prescribed style and format.
Ability to present information effectively to senior management, public groups, and boards of directors.
Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Field visits may require normal hearing; ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, and balance; clear close and distance vision; depth perception; and ability to focus.
Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct process assignments.
Develop schedules with process group leaders to coordinate engineering activities.
Formulate new methods and techniques for designing complex processes and equipment.
Review project budgets, staffing requirements, and overall project progress.
Recommend personnel actions based on performance reviews.
Advise and consult with engineering professionals regarding process and design problems and changes.
Represent the company in external engineering associations and technical forums.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and client requirements for process plants.
Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate process engineering for major projects.