Sr. Process Engineer, P.E.

Northstar Energy Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

NorthStar Energy Services is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join our Professional Engineering Consulting team. This role supports energy and industrial projects across oil & gas processing, pipelines, petrochemical facilities, and related infrastructure. The Senior Process Engineer will be responsible for leading process design development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions from concept through detailed design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering or related discipline
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required, Preferably in Texas
10+ years of total experience, 5 years of direct process engineering experience supporting oil & gas, pipeline, petrochemical, or industrial facilities
Proven experience developing detailed process designs for facilities such as compressor stations, pump stations, storage terminals, and utility systems
Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including: Title 49 CFR Parts 190–199, 40 CFR 112, 40 CFR 264, ASME BPVC Section VIII, ASME B31.3 / B31.4 / B31.8, API 610, 674, 675, 676, 682, 520, 521, API 620, 650, and 12C
Experience with pressure relief systems, flare design, chemical injection, truck/rail loading systems, and fire suppression integration
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Responsibilities

Develop process design concepts, engineering criteria, and calculations for energy processing facilities and pipeline systems.
Perform process engineering analyses including material and chemical balances, hydraulic calculations, compression analysis, overpressure protection, and maximum intended inventory.
Generate and maintain process documentation such as PFDs, P&IDs, mass balance diagrams, logic diagrams, and cause & effect matrices.
Lead and participate in process safety activities including HAZOPs, LOPA studies, and PSM documentation.
Support the detailed design and specification of process systems and equipment including compressor stations, pump stations, storage facilities, metering systems, gas treating, dehydration, utility systems, and flare/relief systems.
Coordinate and communicate process deliverables with engineering team members across all disciplines.
Integrate company standards, municipal requirements, and regulatory codes into project designs.
Perform independent QA/QC reviews of process drawings, calculations, and technical documents.
Review and respond to RFIs and evaluate third-party vendor drawings for design compatibility.
Support field activities and site visits to obtain design-relevant information throughout the project lifecycle.