Job Information
Kiewit Lead LNG Process Engineer - OGC Engineering in Houston, Texas
Requisition ID: 172095
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit OGC Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: OGC
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are an innovative team of engineers and designers that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff leads and collaborates with Kiewit’s module fabrication and construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. is a full-service engineering firm serving oil, gas and chemical markets. Our combined staff of engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the LNG, midstream, refining, and petrochemical markets. Backed by 130 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Our rapidly growing oil, gas and chemical team, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPCC delivery model for dynamic process facilities.
Location
This position is based out of our Energy Corridor Office in Houston, TX and typically requires less than 25 percent travel. Opportunities for flexible work are available.
Responsibilities
Serves as technical resource and point of contact for external or internal customers.
Leads the development and delivery of all Process Engineering deliverables on mid- to large-size projects or proposals, with no supervision. Process Engineering scope commonly includes all phases of design development, from conceptual engineering, through front-end and detailed engineering, and including field support of startup and performance testing efforts.
Contributes to the development of project pursuits and cost estimates by, for instance, rapidly developing the basis of design, simulation, material balances, PFDs, equipment type specification and initial sizing, P&ID development, Process manhour estimating, and supporting pursuit client report generation.
Efficiently and effectively generate design deliverables such as: Process Design Basis, philosophy documents, process simulations, material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment Process data sheets and engineering calculations including hydraulics, initial equipment sizing, required over-pressure load calculations, control valve rating, dynamic depressuring analyses, and performance flow curves.
Manages several different assignments simultaneously.
Leads the identification of changes to the scope of work during project execution.
Performs complex calculations and applies company, client, and industry standards correctly without supervision. Takes the lead when working with peers.
Generates solution strategies that allow the use of others to progress complex issues, consistent with client and company goals.
Identifies creative design solutions that optimize project capital or operating costs, equipment reliability, or project schedule.
Possesses critical analytical skills and is adept at utilizing good decision making; high level of analytical skill.
Applies techniques/technologies to improve processes and business results.
Reviews and corrects the work of engineers and designers as needed for the project.
Develops the technical abilities of less experienced engineers during the execution of projects.
Regularly performs reviews of vendor documents to ensure technical requirements are met.
Provide resolution of technical issues associated with design, construction, equipment and/or operations of refining and petrochemical processes.
Initiates meetings within own team, other disciplines or internal customers to clearly convey work progress and future plan.
Qualifications
Proficient on conceptual study, front-end design, detailed design, and field support of projects producing LNG
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required.
8+ year minimum relevant experience in refining and/or petrochemical industry.
Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
Proficient in the use of process simulators, such as HYSYS and ProMax.
Travel < 20% expected.
Self directs work without supervision.
Effective time and resource management.
Provides guidance, leadership and training to less experienced engineers.
Coordinates work within discipline department.
Clearly conveys concepts verbally, during presentations, and in well-constructed, concise written documents.
Works collaboratively across departments.
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Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Company: Kiewit