Sargent & Lundy

Process Engineer 2 - Oil & Gas

Sargent & Lundy$69K — $99K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in engineering from an ABET-accredited program with strong academic performance.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong teamwork capabilities in a multi-disciplinary setting.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% for client engagements and job site visits.
  • Location-based role in Englewood, CO.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team for various projects.
  • Assist a senior engineer in developing heat and material balances using simulation tools.
  • Perform hydraulic calculations including pipe sizing and valve selection.
  • Conduct overpressure protection calculations and documentation under supervision.
  • Create process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Engage in safety reviews, HAZOPs, and PSM activities.
  • Support project proposals and schedule planning, coordinating resources as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
  • 401(k) with employer matching and tuition assistance.
  • Employee assistance programs and back-up daycare services.
  • Award-winning company culture recognized for compensation and benefits.
Full Job Description
Description
  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team for multiple projects.
  • Work under the supervision of a more senior process engineer to:
    • Develop the heat and material balance for new projects using process simulation tools. 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 with supervision.
    • Develop Design Basis for new projects.
    • Develop Process Control Narrative document and support Cause & Effect document.
  • Create process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Participate in safety reviews, HAZOP/PHAs and PSM activities.
  • Maintain effective communication with project team members and with clients, vendors, and contractors.
  • Participate in the preparation of proposals for engineering services. Support schedule planning for projects including coordinating staffing resources with Process Engineering Manager.
  • Support construction, commissioning, and start-up efforts, draft operating procedures and provide operator training manual input.
Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • BS in engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills required as well as a professional demeanor.
  • Excellent teamwork skills.
  • 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).
  • This position is located in Englewood, CO

Valued, but not required:

  • Oil and gas industry experience in midstream and/or upstream.
  • Skills in HYSYS, Synergi, VMG Symmetry, and/or ProMax preferred.
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

  • You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
  • Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
  • We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.
Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range$69,298 - $99,644 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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