Process Engineer II

RWDY Inc.; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 256,234,000 - 345,778,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursements

Food reimbursement up to $100/day

Job summary

RWDY Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer II to lead a design team through front-end design and detailed engineering for projects in the Bakken and Midland basins.

You will oversee engineering contractors, support procurement, and maintain standard designs while guiding process design through detailed engineering. The role requires leadership of process design efforts, capital project experience, and strong English communication skills for interfacing with suppliers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and speak fluent English in technical and business settings.
• Experience in petroleum refining / chemical process industry / with an engineering contractor serving these industries.
• Capital project development experience.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise junior engineers in developing process design specifications, including heat & material balances, design flow plans, equipment design, hydraulic balances, utility balances, instrumentation, materials selection, safety facilities.
• Conduct process optimization studies to identify capital/operating cost savings and design alternatives.
• Provide technical oversight for contractor work to ensure compliance with methods, guidelines, specifications, and owner requirements.
• Participate in Hazard & Operability Reviews for new or modified facilities.
• Provide commissioning and start-up assistance for new/modified facilities as needed.
• Establish organization and staffing processes.

Skills

Fluent English

Adaptability

Petroleum refining experience

Capital project development

Process design knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Mechanical/Chemical engineering background preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title Process Engineer II

Compensation $105/hr - FIRM

Location Spring, TX 77389

Schedule 5&2

Target Start Date Not provided.

Travel / Allowances

• Approximately 25% travel.


• Travel booked through BCD and is 100% reimbursable.


• Food reimbursed with itemized receipts - NTE $100/day.

Submittal Deadline October 16, 2026

Interview Process 30-minute Zoom meet and greet.

Scope

MAIN FUNCTIONS Lead a design team in the development of basic process design specifications or provide oversight of an engineering contractor’s technical deliverables during the front end design / detailed engineering phases of projects. This position will support facilities engineering for projects in the Bakken and Midland basins. Responsibilities include engineering contractor oversight, procurement support, and maintenance of standard designs. The role will primarily oversee detailed engineering contractors and support projects from process design through detailed engineering and procurement.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and lead junior engineers in the development of process design specifications, including the development of heat & material balances, design flow plans, process equipment design, preliminary hydraulic balances, utility balances, basic process control & instrumentation, materials selection, safety facilities.


• Lead and/or perform process optimization studies to identify / evaluate capital / operating cost savings, process configuration alternatives, safety facilities requirements, etc.


• Provide technical oversight for engineering contractor’s work during front end engineering & design / detailed engineering to ensure consistency with Company methods & guidelines, project specifications & owner’s requirements.


• Participate in Hazard & Operability Reviews for new / modified facilities / in support of existing plant facilities.


• Provide commissioning & start-up assistance for new / modified facilities, as required.


• Establish organization and staffing process.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent, required per the base job description. Supplier guidance indicates a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering background is preferred; candidates without a degree may be considered only with substantial experience that closely matches the role.


• Experience in petroleum refining / chemical process industry / with an engineering contractor serving these industries.


• Capital project development experience.


• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs.


• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE / ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Targeting 10-15 years of experience, with flexibility for candidates with strong, directly relevant experience.


• Strong Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering background with both design and operations experience, preferably from an owner/operator environment.


• Experience with process and mechanical equipment, process design through detailed design, and procurement support.


• Experience responding to RFIs and technical queries, working with consultants / engineering contractors, and applying owner/operator design standards.


• Understanding of process flow diagrams, piping requirements / thickness, equipment specifications, and related process / mechanical design considerations.


• Experience in upstream and tight oil developments is preferred. Operations support experience is also preferred.


• Best fit is a Mechanical or Chemical Engineer with a combination of operations, design, and owner/operator experience who is comfortable overseeing engineering contractors.