Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

 

 

Location: Houston, TX, with frequent travel to the project site in Sabine Pass, Louisiana, and occasional supplier visits

 

Summary:

The Senior Engineer, Project reports to the Engineering Manager of Project Execution and is responsible for coordinating activities within a multidisciplinary, cross-functional execution team to deliver predominantly LNG-based projects from Final Investment Decision (FID) through completion and safe handover to Client Operations.

This position works closely with Project Execution and Development teams, Regulatory, third parties, internal and external stakeholders, and selected contractors to ensure technical and contractual obligations are successfully completed. The role provides technical leadership across engineering, procurement, construction, startup, regulatory compliance, and project execution activities.

The position is based in the Houston Project Execution office and requires business travel to the project site in Sabine Pass, Louisiana, typically for 1- or 2-day periods twice per month until project completion. Travel may also include visits to supplier facilities.

 

Job Duties:

Project Engineering & Execution

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities throughout project execution from FID through completion and handover to Client Operations.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering work, make technical determinations, and coordinate project deviation requests.
• Review and support completion of Basis of Design documents, EPC documentation, regulatory documentation, Project Execution Plans, Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Plans, Health, Safety and Security Plans, Capital Committee Memorandums, budget estimates, and other required project documentation.
• Provide technical support to the on-site Execution team in identifying, evaluating, and resolving engineering issues.
• Assess technical risks and project challenges and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Participate as a responsible technical party in project progress meetings and reporting.
• Provide input into the development of project standards, processes, and procedures and help ensure consistent application across new projects.

Engineering Change & Design Management

• Support the Management of Change (MOC) process for plant design modifications.
• Review and approve applicable changes through the change order process.
• Verify that engineering documents and drawings remain accurate and current.
• Support 3D model reviews, constructability reviews, Process Hazard Analyses, HAZOPs, and other formal hazard assessment activities.
• Support P&ID walkdowns and resolution of engineering issues identified during field verification.

Construction, Contractor & Supplier Oversight

• Provide Client oversight of EPC contractor and subcontractor activities with a strong emphasis on safe work execution.
• Support major project milestones through site participation and technical review.
• Provide Client oversight during Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), P&ID walkdowns, and significant project milestones at supplier facilities.
• Coordinate effectively with contractors, suppliers, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary technical teams to drive technical obligations through completion.

Regulatory, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure execution projects comply with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and standards.
• Ensure established corporate standards and Project HSSE requirements are implemented throughout project execution.
• Support regulatory and permitting activities associated with EPC project execution.
• Support visits and inspections by applicable regulatory authorities.
• Assist with developing technical responses to regulator questions, including those associated with FERC and PHMSA.
• Promote a high level of safety awareness throughout design, construction, commissioning, and project execution activities.

Job Requirements:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in good standing with at least one state preferred.
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, including project delivery experience.
• At least 5 years of LNG experience as a Project Engineer preferred.
• Relevant experience in petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing facilities may be considered.
• Experience supporting engineering design, procurement, construction, startup, and/or operations of LNG liquefaction plants or comparable process facilities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary, cross-functional project execution teams.
• Experience supporting EPC projects, including engineering documentation, field execution, contractor interfaces, change management, and project closeout activities.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of engineering design, procurement, construction, startup, and operation of world-class LNG liquefaction plants, including health, safety, quality, and logistics.
• Knowledge of the design, operation, and maintenance of equipment and systems within LNG or regasification terminals.
• Knowledge of project execution and business planning processes, including stage gates, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk analysis.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements related to site development and permitting activities during EPC projects.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulatory requirements, including NFPA, 49 CFR Part 193, applicable 40 CFR requirements, and guidance or requirements associated with FERC, PHMSA, DOT, OSHA, and USCG is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with engineering tools and techniques used to execute complex projects efficiently and within established schedules.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong safety awareness and knowledge of applicable LNG design regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
• Strong leadership, management, organizational, and administrative capabilities.
• Ability to make sound technical determinations with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse, multidisciplinary technical teams responsible for engineering, operation, and maintenance of LNG terminal and liquefaction facilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and programs accurately while meeting project schedules and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with contractors, regulators, suppliers, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• No direct reports are assigned to this position.

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The position is performed in a typical office environment with frequent visits to project and supplier sites. Site activities may require climbing stairs, working at height on stairs and catwalks, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and working in indoor and outdoor environments. The role may require boarding a ship via gangway and climbing LNG storage tanks. Work may involve year-round weather conditions, marine environments, elevated noise levels, and occasional exposure to process gases and vapors. The position is subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with applicable federal regulations. Reasonable accommodation will be provided as applicable to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

About Teal Energi:

Teal Energi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best-in-class service to clients, candidates, and contractors alike, Teal Energi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure.

Teal Energi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.