Senior Fired Heater Design Engineer

Honeywell International Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell International Inc. seeks an experienced engineer to provide technical leadership across the lifecycle of fired heater systems within UOP’s process technology portfolio. You will drive thermal design, solve complex issues, and mentor teams across R&D, project execution, and field support.

The role requires robust knowledge of API codes, integration of process and mechanical design, and travel up to 10%. Hybrid work arrangement in Rosemont, IL or Houston, TX is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline).
• 10+ years’ experience in engineering and/or operation in the process industries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for fired heater systems across UOP’s portfolio.
• Lead thermal design and performance evaluation of fired heaters, including use of tools such as FRNC and other modeling platforms.
• Drive equipment specification, design reviews, and optimization for new units, revamps, and debottlenecking projects.
• Troubleshoot complex operational and design issues, providing solutions to internal teams and customers.
• Lead innovation and development efforts to improve fired heater performance, reliability, emissions, and efficiency.
• Develop and enhance engineering standards, tools, and best practices for fired heater design and application.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and global engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical mentoring, coaching, and training to develop organizational expertise.
• Support new technology commercialization and strategic initiatives related to fired heater systems.

Skills

Fired heater design

Thermal design

Process engineering

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

FRNC

Modeling platforms

Job description

Honeywell International Inc. seeks an experienced engineer to provide technical leadership across the lifecycle of fired heater systems within UOP’s process technology portfolio. You will drive thermal design, solve complex issues, and mentor teams across R&D, project execution, and field support.

The role requires robust knowledge of API codes, integration of process and mechanical design, and travel up to 10%. Hybrid work arrangement in Rosemont, IL or Houston, TX is available.