Principal Process Engineer

Airswift; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks a Principal Process Engineer in Houston, TX to oversee contractor and supplier process engineering work from early development through Execute phase, ensuring alignment with project specs and company philosophies.

The role requires coordinating with E&C and other discipline teams, guiding design, construction and commissioning of LNG and energy projects, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and technical integrity.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
• Typically requires 10 years of related experience.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages assigned phases of the technical development and implementation of LNG and energy infrastructure projects.
• Utilizes and updates documentation in the Engineering Knowledge Bank.
• Serves as the company's representative during design phase at the contractor's offices.
• Serves as the company’s primary representative within industry workgroups and consortia.
• Ensures engineering projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversees in-depth assessments of system breakdowns and develops corrective actions.
• Guides the design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Conducts high-level engineering assessments for major expansion or modernization projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

LNG project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Engineering strategy

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Job Title: Principal Process Engineer
Duration: Initially 1-year
Schedule: M-F 5/40 – hybrid
Location: Houston, TX
Oversees the successful execution of contractor and supplier Process engineering work starting in the early project development phases through the project Execute phase. Coordinates the execution of engineering scopes with the functional E&C Engineering team and all other discipline engineering teams. Ensures compliance with project specifications, company guidelines and philosophies, and maintains the technical integrity of the engineering throughout the project life cycle.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads and manages assigned phases of the technical development and implementation of LNG and energy infrastructure projects.
• Utilizes and updates documentation in the Engineering Knowledge Bank.
• Serves as the company's representative during design phase at the contractor's office(s).
• Serves as the company’s primary representative within industry workgroups and consortia.
• Ensures engineering projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversees in-depth assessments of system breakdowns and develops corrective actions.
• Guides the design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Conducts high-level engineering assessments for major expansion or modernization projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

• Typically requires 10 years of related experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 10 years of prior experience working on International Oil & Gas Projects, specifically in LNG import and export facilities.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to architect solutions that address enterprise-level engineering needs.
• Ability to communicate strategic technical recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ability to influence technical direction beyond immediate team boundaries.
• Expert knowledge of engineering principles within a defined specialty or domain.
• Knowledge of regulatory, operational, and business constraints affecting designs.
• Skill in defining technical approaches and standards for complex initiatives.
• Skill in resolving ambiguous, high-risk technical problems.

Licenses and Certifications

• PE License preferred.

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.