Senior Process Engineer: Lead Design & Optimization

Audubon Companies; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead design, optimization, and troubleshooting across capital projects and operating facilities. You’ll develop process deliverables, drive technical excellence, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring designs meet safety, quality, and performance standards.

In this Houston-based role, you will oversee PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and equipment sizing, using Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus for simulations and hydraulic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (PE license preferred).
• 8+ years of process engineering experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial facilities.
• Proficiency with process simulation software and industry codes/standards (API, ASME).
• Strong knowledge of process safety management principles.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design activities including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and equipment sizing.
• Perform process simulations and hydraulic calculations (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus)
• Support HAZOP, LOPA, and other process safety reviews; close out action items
• Troubleshoot plant performance issues and identify debottlenecking and optimization opportunities
• Review vendor documents and support procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup
• Mentor junior engineers and review deliverables for technical accuracy

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Plus

Job description

Audubon Companies is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead design, optimization, and troubleshooting across capital projects and operating facilities. You’ll develop process deliverables, drive technical excellence, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring designs meet safety, quality, and performance standards.

In this Houston-based role, you will oversee PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and equipment sizing, using Aspen HYSYS or Aspen Plus for simulations and hydraulic