Principal Process Engineer

Houston, Texas, United States

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reference
Job reference 1280944
location
Location Houston, Texas, United States
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published September 25, 2026

Job Title:

Principal Process Engineer


Duration:

Initially 1-year


Schedule:

M-F 5/40 – hybrid


Location:

Houston, TX

Oversees the successful execution of contractor and supplier Process engineering work starting in the early project development phases through the project Execute phase. Coordinates the execution of engineering scopes with the functional E&C Engineering team and all other discipline engineering teams. Ensures compliance with project specifications, company guidelines and philosophies, and maintains the technical integrity of the engineering throughout the project life cycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Leads and manages assigned phases of the technical development and implementation of LNG and energy infrastructure projects.

  • Utilizes and updates documentation in the Engineering Knowledge Bank.

  • Serves as the company's representative during design phase at the contractor's office(s).

  • Serves as the company’s primary representative within industry workgroups and consortia.

  • Ensures engineering projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations.

  • Oversees in-depth assessments of system breakdowns and develops corrective actions.

  • Guides the design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale infrastructure projects.

  • Conducts high-level engineering assessments for major expansion or modernization projects.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

  • Requires a 4-year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

  • Typically requires 10 years of related experience.

  • Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 10 years of prior experience working on International Oil & Gas Projects, specifically in LNG import and export facilities.

  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to architect solutions that address enterprise-level engineering needs.

  • Ability to communicate strategic technical recommendations to senior leadership.

  • Ability to influence technical direction beyond immediate team boundaries.

  • Expert knowledge of engineering principles within a defined specialty or domain.

  • Knowledge of regulatory, operational, and business constraints affecting designs.

  • Skill in defining technical approaches and standards for complex initiatives.

  • Skill in resolving ambiguous, high-risk technical problems.

Licenses and Certifications

  • PE License preferred.

About Airswift:

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

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