LNG Plant Engineer

Northeast Energy Center (NEC); Charlton (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holiday pay

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northeast Energy Center (NEC) is seeking a LNG Plant Engineer in Charlton, MA. This role provides technical leadership across LNG process systems, equipment reliability, and safety compliance to drive reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities include project leadership from concept to commissioning, review of P&IDs and specs, and coordinating with operations, maintenance, and vendors to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Process Engineering.
• 8+ years of LNG, gas processing, cryogenic operations, or industrial plant systems.
• P.E. license preferred; valid U.S. driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for LNG process systems, equipment, and controls.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through commissioning, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and documentation.
• Review P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and improve plant reliability.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors.
• Support safety assessments, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and plant performance.

Skills

LNG systems

Process safety

PLC/DCS

Instrumentation

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cryogenics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Process Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

LNG Plant Engineer

Charlton, MA

Northeast Energy Center (NEC) operates a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility focused on safe, reliable, and efficient energy operations. Our team values technical expertise, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

The LNG Plant Engineer services as a key technical resource for the LNG facility. This role provides engineering leadership across plant operations, projects, equipment reliability, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards.

What can we offer YOU:

• Comprehensive health coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Holiday pay
• Professional development opportunities

Base Salary: $130,000-$165,000 annually

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Process Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in LNG, gas processing, cryogenic operations, or industrial plant systems.
• Strong knowledge of LNG systems, cryogenics, process safety, and engineering principles.
• Experience with PLC/DCS, instrumentation, and engineering software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• P.E. license preferred; valid U.S. driver’s license required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for LNG process systems, equipment, and controls.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through commissioning, inlucidng planning, budgeting, scheduling, and documentation.
• Review P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and improve plant reliability.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors.
• Support safety assessments, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and plant performance.

Northeast Energy Center (NEC) operates a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility focused on safe, reliable, and efficient energy operations. Our team values technical expertise, safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.