Senior Process Engineer

PRIMORIS USA$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering preferred, with other related degrees accepted.
  • 7+ years of experience in US midstream facilities or pipelines.
  • Strong communication and professionalism required for potential client interfacing.
  • Experience collaborating closely with design teams.
  • Working knowledge of relevant codes like ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and CFR/DOT regulations.
  • Experience with rotating equipment and instrumentation is recommended.
  • In-office participation is mandatory, with occasional site visits as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the Process Basis of Design.
  • Prepare Heat and Material Balance for projects.
  • Conduct Process Flow and P&ID development.
  • Perform relief calculations (PSV).
  • Conduct hydraulic simulations and surge analysis for piping systems.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes and client standards.
  • Review and QA/QC all Process deliverables.

Benefits

  • 401k with employer match.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Stock purchase plan available.
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

Primoris Engineering is currently seeking a senior-level Process Engineer for our Engineering office in Houston, Texas, which focuses on onshore oil & gas transportation projects in the upstream, midstream, and petrochemical markets.

Our core focus is Facilities and Pipelines, including Pump Stations, Compressor Stations, CO2 Capture Facilities, Tank Farms, Terminals (Loading/Unloading Truck, Rail, Marine), Pipeline Facilities (Traps, valve sites, meter sites, tie-ins, etc.), Upstream production pads, gathering pipelines and tank batteries.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Develop the Process Basis of Design
  • Prepare Heat and Material Balance for the project
  • Process Flow and P&ID Development
  • Prepare the Line List
  • PSV/relief calculations
  • Flare Study
  • Hydraulic Simulation and Surge Analysis- Flow assurance calculations for steady state and transient piping systems.
  • Operational Philosophy
  • Prepare mark ups of PFDs and P&IDs.
  • Ensure project is in compliance with applicable codes and client standards.
  • Interface with Design team- PFD/P&ID development, 30/60/90 Model Reviews, IFR and IFC development, cross-discipline checking
  • Equipment specification and datasheets for procurement
  • Rotating and Static Equipment- Sizing Calculations for specialty items. For Packaged equipment: prepare RFQ packages on Mechanical equipment including Datasheets and specifications, Technical Bid Evaluations, Vendor Drawing reviews, interface with equipment vendors, provide clarifications for vendors, review/approve vendor drawings
  • Interface with the Project Management team and provide progressing, scheduling and budgeting support
  • Review and QA/QC all Process deliverables
  • Construction commissioning support may be required


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering preferred. Petroleum or other degrees accepted with applicable experience.
  • Experience working closely with designers.
  • In-office participation is required.
  • Need to have excellent communication skills.
  • Client interfacing role may be required if assigned as a Lead.
  • Professionalism and ability to communicate effectively is required.
  • 7+ years of experience with midstream facilities or pipelines in the US
  • Travel not mandatory, but this role may require occasional site visits or client meetings
  • Experience with rotating equipment, instrumentation and controls is recommended
  • Working knowledge of ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8, CFR/DOT regulations, and other applicable API standards and recommended practices for design.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Gas compression equipment experience is desired, with knowledge of reciprocating and Solar turbine machines is preferred.
  • Experience with pipeline simulation, P&IDs, and midstream equipment preferred
  • Operations experience a plus


Benefits:

  • 401k w/employer match
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
  • Paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Stock purchase plan


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