Senior Process Engineer 1- Oil & Gas

Sargent & Lundy•Englewood, CO

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Senior Process Engineer within the Energy & Industrial Group (EIG), which specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects. The role involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team as the lead process engineer and/or senior technical advisor for multiple projects. The engineer will be responsible for developing heat and material balance, creating PFDs and P&IDs, performing equipment sizing, hydraulic calculations, and overpressure protection calculations. They will also lead and participate in safety reviews (HAZOP/PHAs) and PSM activities, develop Design Basis and Process Control Narratives, and maintain effective communication with project team members, clients, vendors, and contractors. Additionally, the role includes providing technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers, participating in proposal preparation, supporting schedule planning, performing feasibility/economic studies, and supporting construction, commissioning, and start-up efforts. The position is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days per week in the office.

Requirements

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.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required as well as a professional demeanor.
Excellent team-working skills.
Skills in pipeline hydraulic modeling including dynamic surge analysis.
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

Professional Engineering License is preferred.
Strong knowledge of gas plants and gas processing preferred.
Skills in HYSYS, Synergi, VMG Symmetry, and/or ProMax preferred.
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

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.