Senior Project Engineer

Tealenergi•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager of Project Execution and coordinates multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams delivering predominantly LNG-based projects from Final Investment Decision through completion and safe handover to Client Operations. The role provides technical leadership across engineering, procurement, construction, startup, regulatory compliance, and project execution, working with Project Execution and Development teams, regulators, third parties, contractors, and internal and external stakeholders. The position is based in the Houston Project Execution office, with frequent travel to the project site in Sabine Pass, Louisiana—typically for one- or two-day visits twice per month until project completion—and occasional visits to supplier facilities. It is performed in a typical office environment with frequent project and supplier site visits. Site work may involve stairs, elevated work areas and catwalks, ship gangways, LNG storage tanks, year-round weather, marine environments, elevated noise, and occasional exposure to process gases and vapors. The position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under applicable federal regulations. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as applicable. The role oversees engineering execution and technical documentation, supports design changes and hazard reviews, provides Client oversight of EPC contractors and suppliers, and helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, standards, and corporate HSSE requirements. No direct reports are assigned to this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, including project delivery experience.
Experience supporting engineering design, procurement, construction, startup, and/or operations of LNG liquefaction plants or comparable process facilities.
Experience working within multidisciplinary, cross-functional project execution teams.
Experience supporting EPC projects, including engineering documentation, field execution, contractor interfaces, change management, and project closeout.
Strong understanding of engineering design, procurement, construction, startup, and operation of LNG liquefaction plants, including health, safety, quality, and logistics.
Knowledge of the design, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems within LNG or regasification terminals.
Knowledge of project execution and business planning processes, including stage gates, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk analysis.
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to site development and permitting during EPC projects.
Strong safety awareness and knowledge of applicable LNG design regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
Strong leadership, management, organizational, and administrative capabilities.
Ability to make sound technical determinations with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse, multidisciplinary technical teams responsible for engineering, operation, and maintenance of LNG terminal and liquefaction facilities.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and programs accurately while meeting project schedules and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with contractors, regulators, suppliers, and internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands and perform work during frequent project and supplier site visits.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) license in good standing with at least one state.
At least 5 years of LNG experience as a Project Engineer.
Relevant experience in petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing facilities may be considered.
Knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulatory requirements, including NFPA, 49 CFR Part 193, applicable 40 CFR requirements, and guidance or requirements associated with FERC, PHMSA, DOT, OSHA, and USCG.
Familiarity with engineering tools and techniques used to execute complex projects efficiently and within established schedules.

Responsibilities

Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities throughout project execution from FID through completion and handover to Client Operations.
Manage multidisciplinary engineering work, make technical determinations, and coordinate project deviation requests.
Review and support completion of Basis of Design documents, EPC and regulatory documentation, Project Execution Plans, Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Plans, Health, Safety and Security Plans, Capital Committee Memorandums, budget estimates, and other required project documentation.
Provide technical support to the on-site Execution team to identify, evaluate, and resolve engineering issues.
Assess technical risks and project challenges and develop mitigation plans.
Participate as a responsible technical party in project progress meetings and reporting.
Contribute to project standards, processes, and procedures and help ensure their consistent application across new projects.
Support the Management of Change process for plant design modifications and review and approve applicable changes through the change order process.
Verify that engineering documents and drawings remain accurate and current.
Support 3D model reviews, constructability reviews, Process Hazard Analyses, HAZOPs, and other formal hazard assessments.
Support P&ID walkdowns and resolution of engineering issues identified during field verification.
Provide Client oversight of EPC contractor and subcontractor activities, emphasizing safe work execution.
Support major project milestones through site participation and technical review.
Provide Client oversight during Factory Acceptance Tests, P&ID walkdowns, and significant milestones at supplier facilities.
Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary technical teams to complete technical obligations.
Ensure project execution complies with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and standards.
Ensure corporate standards and Project HSSE requirements are implemented throughout project execution.
Support regulatory and permitting activities associated with EPC project execution, regulatory authority visits and inspections, and technical responses to regulator questions, including those from FERC and PHMSA.
Promote safety awareness throughout design, construction, commissioning, and project execution activities.