Principal Process Engineer

Technip Energies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Technip Energies in Houston seeks a Principal Process Engineer to lead high-quality process design across proposals, studies, and project execution. You will apply advanced engineering methods to develop safe, efficient designs aligned with project requirements and industry standards.

You will guide a team, mentor engineers, and support commissioning and start-up activities while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental compliance. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in process design and LNG projects.
• Strong knowledge of process engineering methods and design practices.
• Fluent professional English with excellent communication.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project specifications, tender requirements and proposal docs.
• Develop process design parameters and engineering solutions.
• Prepare safe, compliant, cost-effective process designs.
• Provide process engineering support through all project phases, including start-up.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

8+ years process design

LNG process design

Process engineering methods

Advanced engineering techniques

Team leadership

Project management

Fluent English

Mentoring engineers

Independent work

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company — we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With thousands of talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join us on a one‑of‑a‑kind journey where you can take pride in being part of the solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities.

About Us

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company — we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With thousands of talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join us on a one‑of‑a‑kind journey where you can take pride in being part of the solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities.

Position Summary

The Principal Process Engineer is responsible for delivering high-quality process engineering design and technical solutions across proposals, studies, project execution, and operational support activities. This role applies advanced engineering knowledge and methodologies to develop safe, efficient, and cost-effective process designs in alignment with project requirements and industry standards.

The position plays a key role in supporting the full project lifecycle, including concept development, detailed engineering, and commissioning phases. The engineer works independently on assigned scopes while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design solutions. In addition, the role contributes to knowledge management initiatives, supports continuous improvement of engineering practices, and provides guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to less experienced engineers to ensure quality and consistency across deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

• Analyze project specifications, tender requirements, and proposal documentation
• Develop process design parameters, methodologies, and engineering solutions
• Prepare safe, environmentally compliant, and cost-effective process engineering designs
• Provide process engineering support throughout all project phases, from engineering through start-up
• Interface with multidisciplinary engineering teams and design functions
• Contribute to development and maintenance of process knowledge databases and technical documentation
• Participate in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities as required
• Report progress and technical activities within project and study environments

Leadership / Management Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to less experienced engineers
• Review and check deliverables produced by junior engineers
• Support coordination of process engineering activities within project teams
• May supervise a small team of process engineers on assigned projects

Compliance / Operational Responsibilities

• Ensure process engineering solutions comply with client requirements and industry standards
• Maintain alignment with design standards, procedures, schedules, and budgets
• Support quality assurance and continuous improvement of engineering deliverables
• Contribute to safe and environmentally responsible engineering practices

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience in process design
• Familiarity with LNG process design
• Strong knowledge of process engineering methods, tools, and design practices
• Experience applying advanced engineering techniques and analysis
• Team management and leadership skills
• Project management skills
• Fluency in professional English

Role Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Strong expertise in process engineering and design methodologies
• Ability to work independently on complex engineering tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supporting commissioning and start-up activities
• Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers

Working Conditions

• Office-based engineering role with involvement in project execution activities
• May include participation in site activities such as commissioning and start-up
• Collaboration with global teams and project stakeholders

Additional Information

• No sponsorship or relocation assistance available.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.