Senior Process Engineer - Primoris Pipeline

Job Description

Job Description

Primoris Pipeline is currently seeking a Process Engineer (Mid-level, Intermediate, or Senior-level) for our 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 is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit 

Primoris Engineering provides complete professional and technical engineering services, including feasibility studies, process design packages, front-end engineering designs, economic analysis, detailed engineering, survey, and construction and commissioning services for projects in the Refining, Renewables, Chemicals, and Mid-Stream markets. 

Primoris is proud to offer the following to full time employees:

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one
• Pet coverage for your furry friends
• Legal assistance coverage
• Award-winning safety programs

Third-Party Agency Notice
Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

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