Lead Process Engineer

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to drive major projects across LNG, gas processing, power generation, hydrogen, ammonia, refining, and carbon capture. The role requires leadership across FEED through startup, with hands-on expertise in PFDs, P&IDs, and process simulations.

You will mentor engineers and influence project strategy in a dynamic energy portfolio. Active PE license (Texas strongly preferred) and 10+ years of experience are desired to oversee FEED, EPC, commissioning, and

Qualifications

• Lead process engineering activities from concept through FEED and detailed engineering.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs, simulations, hydraulics, sizing, datasheets.
• Support HAZOPs, process safety reviews, relief systems, and key design decisions.
• Coordinate with clients, licensors, vendors and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities from Conceptual Design through FEED and Detailed Engineering.
• Develop and review process deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs, process simulations, hydraulics, equipment sizing, and datasheets.
• Support HAZOPs, process safety reviews, relief systems, and technical design decisions.
• Coordinate with clients, licensors, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Process engineering leadership

PE license

Texas preference

Stakeholder coordination

Tools

HYSYS

Aspen Plus

UniSim

ProMax

Job description

We're supporting a search for a Lead Process Engineer to join a growing engineering organization delivering major projects across LNG, gas processing, power generation, hydrogen, ammonia, refining, petrochemicals, carbon capture, and energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities from Conceptual Design through FEED and Detailed Engineering.
• Develop and review process deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs, process simulations, hydraulics, equipment sizing, and datasheets.
• Support HAZOPs, process safety reviews, relief systems, and technical design decisions.
• Coordinate with clients, licensors, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Ideal Background

• Active PE license (Texas strongly preferred).
• 10+ years of Process Engineering experience.
• Experience supporting LNG, gas processing, power generation, hydrogen, ammonia, refining, petrochemical, or energy transition projects.
• Strong exposure to FEED, EPC, commissioning, startup, and operational support.
• Experience working as a Lead Process Engineer, Process Lead, Principal Process Engineer, or Process Engineering Manager.

Preferred Technical Experience

• LNG liquefaction and gas treatment facilities
• NGL, compression, dehydration, and cryogenic processes
• Combined Cycle Power Plants, IGCC, gas turbines, steam systems, HRSGs, utilities and offsites
• Hydrogen, ammonia, carbon capture, and low-carbon energy projects
• Process simulations using HYSYS, Aspen Plus, UniSim, ProMax, or equivalent tools

Why Consider It?

• High-visibility technical leadership role.
• Influence project strategy and engineering execution.
• Diverse portfolio of LNG, power, and energy infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to work on large capital projects from concept through startup.
• Long-term growth within an expanding engineering organization.