Process Engineer - Lake Charles, LA

S&B Engineers and Constructors•Lake Charles, LA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Acts as a staff specialist or Lead Process Engineer for one or more major projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards and client requirements for process plants. Holds full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating Process engineering on projects involving unique problems and frequent collaboration with various engineering disciplines. The position acts as an administrative and technical authority. It plans, organizes, and directs process assignments; coordinates engineering schedules with process group leaders; and develops methods and techniques for designing complex processes and equipment. The role also reviews project budgets, staffing needs, and progress; advises engineering professionals on process and design issues; and represents the company in external engineering associations and technical forums. The normal work environment is a business office with moderate noise. The position may occasionally involve field trips to operating plants or construction sites, or temporary assignment at those locations. These visits may involve outdoor weather, loud noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles. S&B offers competitive compensation, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

A minimum of 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.
Normally requires at least a four-year degree in Chemical Engineering.
Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of computer software packages and automated engineering and design equipment to direct their use effectively for diverse engineering assignments.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints; write speeches and articles for publication; and present information effectively to senior management, public groups, or 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.

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.