Senior Engineer, Production

Venture Global LNG; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 158,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to join the Production Engineering team. The role concentrates on process modeling and simulation to understand plant performance, optimise production, and support real-time operational decisions.

You will develop steady-state and dynamic models using Aspen HYSYS, Unisim, and AI/data analytics methods, collaborating with engineering, IT and operations, with travel to Louisiana facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering; Masters/PhD preferred.
• 5–10 years of industry experience; LNG experience is a plus.
• Interest in physics-based engineering modelling, data analytics and AI/ML.
• Deep expertise in automation of engineering and AI models in real-time.
• Familiarity with modelling tools and programming basics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate steady-state and dynamic process models of LNG units.
• Use data-driven, physics-based and data analytics models.
• Formulates solutions to sustain model recommendations for performance.
• Engage with stakeholders across engineering, IT and operations.
• Analyse plant data and model outputs to identify optimisation opportunities.
• Assist in evaluating impact of process changes and debottlenecking.
• Travel to Louisiana LNG facilities as needed.

Skills

Data analytics

AI/ML concepts

Programming basics

Process modelling tools

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Unisim

Microsoft Office 365

Python

C++

Job description

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long‑term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid‑scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position:

Senior Engineer, Production

Located:

Arlington

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Production Engineer to join our team in our Arlington, VA office.

The Senior Production Engineer will report to the Principal Production Engineer and will be supporting Production engineering, Process engineering and Operations across all our facilities.

This role will be part of the Production engineering team responsible for ensuring the plant operations remain program compliant and that the production volumes are delivered in a safe and reliable manner. This is a fast‑paced environment requiring drive, enthusiasm, willingness to learn and grow rapidly.

This position focuses on process modeling and simulation to understand plant performance, optimise production, and support day‑to‑day application of plant models. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers and cross‑functional teams contributing to real‑time operational decisions and supporting long‑term/high‑impact decision making.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

Candidate will develop a deep understanding of the Venture Global LNG process and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Creating/validating steady‑state and dynamic process models of the LNG process units using industry standard tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS)
• Using appropriate methodologies such data driven, physics‑based and data analytics models depending on the objectives
• Formulates solutions to create technology systems to sustain model recommendations to improve performance. This includes automation of models – engineering, AI and hybrid – as part of real‑time systems
• Engaging with stakeholders (engineering, IT, operations) and building positive relationships
• Analyse plant data and model outputs to identify optimisation opportunities and troubleshoot operational issues
• Assist in evaluating the impact of process changes, debottlenecking studies and efficiency improvements
• Innovating and driving continuous improvement
• Travel to all our Louisiana LNG Facilities as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. Higher degrees (Masters or PhD) preferred.
• 5‑10 years of relevant industry experience. LNG experience is a plus.
• Must possess deep interest in physics‑based engineering modelling, data analytics and data science/machine learning methodologies
• Understands where each of the above approaches fit, i.e. strengths and weaknesses and applicability
• Deep expertise in automation of engineering and AI models in a real‑time environment
• Engages with stakeholders across the organisation to onboard and incorporate feedback
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 Application Suite, process modelling tools such as Unisim/Aspen HYSYS, AI models (e.g. neural networks)
• Some basic programming skills is a plus (C++, Python etc.)
• High level of energy and motivation to excel within the organisation
• Goes above and beyond and takes initiative

Salary Range

$158,000 - $186,000

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.