Senior Process Engineer - LNG (Oil & Gas)

The Opportunity

This role functions as a technical specialist and/or supervisor on utility-scale gas, fuels, and chemicals (GFC) projects of medium to high complexity. You will independently develop and apply advanced engineering techniques, lead engineering staff within a single discipline, and mentor team members.

Location: Overland Park, KS (Kansas City) or Houston, TX.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Standards

• Provide guidance on departmental design guides, standards, systems, engineering codes, and company policies.

• Assist in developing and updating engineering standards.

• Offer technical guidance across projects and disciplines.

Quality / Continuous Improvement

• Establish processes and promote a quality-focused culture.

• Support continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

Engineering Production

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or large-scale projects.

• Conduct research and make recommendations for equipment and material selection.

• Oversee data collection, analysis, and engineering work management.

• Prepare advanced engineering calculations and develop solutions to complex problems.

• Review lower-level engineering work and manage assigned budgets, schedules, and quality requirements.

• Lead production teams, coordinate multi-discipline activities, and serve as responsible charge for projects.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with internal and external team members.

• Define project schedules for single or multiple disciplines.

Client Focus

• Identify key client interests, needs, and drivers.

• Communicate client requirements to project teams and develop approaches to meet their objectives.

• Support business development and project pursuits as needed.

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation, and Technology

• Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to project teams.

• Support multiple projects with complex technical challenges.

• Contribute to professional societies, technical committees, and standards development.

• Be recognized externally as an industry expert.

Management

• Oversee performance management, career planning, recognition, learning, and development.

• Implement resource management strategies.

• Manage engineering resources for small teams within a single discipline.

• Resolve resource conflicts and identify training needs.

Administrative

• Ensure effective implementation and communication of policies, procedures, and processes.

• Ensure adherence to corporate programs.

• Approve timesheets and expense reports as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LNG or FLNG projects.

• Working knowledge of HYSYS, Protreat, and Promax process simulation tools.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Strong written communication skills.

• Ability to set priorities, plan effectively, and manage conflict.

• Experience building effective teams.

• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited program.

• Minimum 11 years of relevant experience.

• Ability to complete pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and compliance checks.

Certifications

• Professional registration or licensure may be required depending on the role, or active pursuit of such registration is expected.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, depending on manager discretion and performance.

• Typical office environment. May be subject to extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, or work on scaffolds in certain project environments.