Process Engineer - Oil & Gas
3 days ago
Houston
Job Description Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 55+ locations and growing! Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2024 awards: • Nine consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" (#16) by Zweig Group, • Recognized as #10 in the "Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms" in the U.S. by Zweig Group, • Recognized as #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region., • Recognized in Crains "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing firms based in Michigan. We are seeking a mid to senior level Process Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of experience in oil and gas or specialty chemicals. Ideal candidates have experience serving as a lead engineer on multi-discipline projects. Mechanical engineering experience is a plus. What You Will Do • Serve as lead process engineer and senior technical advisor on multiple projects across midstream, pipeline, and specialty chemical sectors., • Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, and heat and material balances., • Build and validate process simulations and perform hydraulic calculations, line sizing, and equipment sizing., • Prepare engineering reports, specifications, datasheets, and calculations for process systems and equipment., • Lead or participate in HAZOP, LOPA, PHA, and risk analyses., • Perform feasibility and economic studies, conceptual and front-end design, optimization, and debottlenecking., • Coordinate with project managers, discipline leads, clients, vendors, and contractors to deliver project scope, schedule, and quality., • Conduct independent QA/QC of process deliverables and review other disciplines for alignment with process design intent., • Review and respond to RFIs and third-party vendor drawings., • Perform field work to gather design information and support commissioning as needed., • Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, or Biochemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university., • Minimum 10 years of progressive process engineering experience in midstream, pipeline, or specialty chemical environments., • Strong foundation in process design and control, including development of PFDs, P&IDs, and H&MBs., • Proficiency in process calculations, including chemical balances, pipe hydraulics and flow rates, compression, maximum intended inventory, and overpressure protection., • Demonstrated experience with equipment sizing and specification for compressors, gas turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, dehydration units, storage vessels, separators, relief valves, distillation columns, and reactors., • Excellent written and oral communication skills., • Professional Engineer license preferred., • Engineer in Training certification strongly preferred., • Prior experience as a lead engineer., • Mechanical engineering experience or exposure to mechanical design considerations., • Experience in one or more of the following systems or facilities:, • Compressor stations, meter stations, crude oil booster pump stations, storage facilities, • Combined cycle power plants and utility systems such as steam, fuel gas, air, and nitrogen, • Gas sweetening, dehydration, and conditioning, • Process filters and separators, mixers, strainers, • Safety equipment systems, fire suppression, vapor recovery units, chemical injection, • Flare and relief systems, • Meters, restrictive orifices, and control valves, • Software proficiency: ProMax, Thermoflex or GT PRO, Caesar II, PipeSim, and Microsoft Office., • Process simulation development using ProMax., • PFD, P&ID, and H&MB development., • Relief valve sizing and contingency analysis., • Atmospheric tank venting and emissions calculations., • Hydraulic calculations and studies., • Control valve sizing. #LI- TK1 Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. Work/Life: • Generous Paid Time Off, • Paid Parental Leave, • Flexible work schedules are available for some positions, • Competitive Compensation packages, • Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards, • 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation, • Tuition Assistance, • Student Loan Repayment up to $25K, • Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals, • Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure, • Employee Referrals up to $5,000, • Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.), • Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP), • Family Planning & IVF Benefits, • Pet Insurance, • Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options, • Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance, • Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness, • Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services