LNG Plant Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO

Holiday pay

Job summary

Northeast Energy Center (NEC) is seeking an LNG Plant Engineer to lead engineering across the LNG facility’s operations, projects, and reliability efforts. You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance while driving process improvements.

Requires a PE license or strong certification, a mechanical/chemical/electrical/process engineering degree, and 8+ years in LNG or cryogenic environments. On-site role in Charlton, MA with solid compensation and benefits.

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.

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

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

PLC/DCS

Instrumentation

Engineering software

Job description

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:

• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Holiday pay

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.