Sr. Process Engineer

Primoris Pipeline, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Primoris Pipeline, Inc. seeks a Senior Process Engineer to optimize existing processes, design new process solutions, and ensure safe operations across projects.

Lead the development and implementation of process changes and provide documentation including PFDs/P&IDs for varied engineering and construction initiatives. You will mentor junior engineers, perform simulations and economic analyses, and collaborate with project management, operations, and safety teams to enhance productivity while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field required; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive process engineering experience in industrial setting (energy, infrastructure, or heavy construction).
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen Hysys, PRO/II, AVEVA PRO/II).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of new processes and modifications for projects.
• Analyze existing processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Conduct simulations, modeling, and economic evaluations to support optimization and new projects.

Skills

Process simulation

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

AVEVA PRO/II

PFDs/P&IDs

Safety analyses

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Pro/II

AVEVA PRO/II

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview:Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Sr. Process Engineer to join our team at Primoris Services Corporation. This role involves optimizing existing processes, designing new process solutions, and ensuring efficient and safe operations across our projects. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing productivity and profitability through process improvement and innovation.Job Responsibilities* Lead the design, development, and implementation of new processes and process modifications for various engineering and construction projects.* Analyze existing operational processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.* Conduct process simulations, modeling, and economic evaluations to support decision-making for process optimization and new project development.* Develop and maintain process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and other relevant process documentation.* Specify and select process equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, and control systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including project management, operations, and safety, to ensure seamless project execution and successful process integration.* Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise for process-related issues during project commissioning, startup, and ongoing operations.* Ensure all process designs and operations comply with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.* Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and project teams.* Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and proposals.Job Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field. Master's degree preferred.* Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience as a Process Engineer in an industrial setting, preferably within the energy, infrastructure, or heavy industrial construction sectors.* Proven experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Hysys, PRO/II, AVEVA PRO/II Simulation).* Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, including thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer.* Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, and other process engineering deliverables.* Experience with process hazard analysis (PHA) and other safety review methodologies.* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.* Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).* Ability to travel to project sites as required.Company Overview:Primoris Pipeline is committed to being the value and customer solutions leader in midstream, transmission, and upstream construction by delivering safe, high quality, environmentally-compliant, timely and cost-effective projects for our clients, regardless of size or challenges.Benefits:Competitive compensation, paid weekly.Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.401(k) with company match, vested on day one.Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].Pet coverage for your furry friends.Legal assistance coverage.Award-winning safety programs.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.