Process Engineer - Primoris Engineering

Primoris Engineering is currently seeking a Process Engineer for our Engineering office in Houston, Texas, which focuses on onshore oil & gas transportation projects in the upstream, midstream, and petrochemical markets.

Our core focus is Facilities and Pipelines, including Pump Stations, Compressor Stations, CO2 Capture Facilities, Tank Farms, Terminals (Loading/Unloading Truck, Rail, Marine), Pipeline Facilities (Traps, valve sites, meter sites, tie-ins, etc.), Upstream production pads, gathering pipelines and tank batteries.

Job Responsibilities:


* Develop the Process Basis of Design


* Prepare Heat and Material Balance for the project


* Process Flow and P&ID Development


* Prepare the Line List


* PSV/relief calculations


* Flare Study


* Hydraulic Simulation and Surge Analysis- Flow assurance calculations for steady state and transient piping systems.


* Operational Philosophy


* Prepare mark ups of PFDs and P&IDs.


* Ensure project is in compliance with applicable codes and client standards.


* Interface with Design team- PFD/P&ID development, 30/60/90 Model Reviews, IFR and IFC development, cross-discipline checking


* Equipment specification and datasheets for procurement


* Rotating and Static Equipment- Sizing Calculations for specialty items.  For Packaged equipment: prepare RFQ packages on Mechanical equipment including Datasheets and specifications, Technical Bid Evaluations, Vendor Drawing reviews, interface with equipment vendors, provide clarifications for vendors, review/approve vendor drawings


* Interface with the Project Management team and provide progressing, scheduling and budgeting support


* Review and QA/QC all Process deliverables


* Construction commissioning support may be required

Required Qualifications:


* Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering preferred.

Petroleum or other degrees accepted with applicable experience.


* Experience working closely with designers.  In-office participation is required.

Need to have excellent communication skills.


* Client interfacing role may be required if assigned as a Lead.  Professionalism and ability to communicate effectively is required.


* 5+ years of experience with midstream facilities or pipelines in the US


* Travel not mandatory, but this role may require occasional site visits or client meetings


* Experience with rotating equipment, instrumentation and controls is recommended


* Working knowledge of ASME B31.3, B31.4 and B31.8, CFR/DOT regulations, and other applicable API standards and recommended practices for design.

Desired Qualifications:


* Gas compression equipment experience is desired, with knowledge of reciprocating and Solar turbine machines is preferred.


* Experience with pipeline simulation, P&IDs, and midstream equipment preferred


* Operations experience a plus 

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and ...