Senior Process Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onDel Monte Drive, Walnut Bend, Briar Forest, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77042, United States
About the Role
Kent is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to be seconded full-time to a major chemicals and petrochemical operator. This position serves as the primary client-facing process engineering focal point for early-stage project development, scoping, and technical definition. The role is designed for an experienced engineer who can "think like an owner," deeply understanding site business and operational drivers to translate early project ideas into clear, practical, and executable scopes.
You will work closely with the client's operations, technical, project, and maintenance teams to identify, evaluate, and progress capital project opportunities across operating facilities. The position supports the full lifecycle of project development, from opportunity identification through concept development, preliminary engineering, and transition into FEED, detailed design, and construction support. A strong site and field presence is essential; you will validate design assumptions through field engagement and coordinate effectively with both the client team and Kent's engineering organization.
This position is posted for anticipated upcoming projects. We are proactively identifying talent for upcoming work, and qualified candidates may be contacted as project timelines are confirmed.
Location
Potential client operating site locations include Baytown, Sweeny, Pasadena, Orange, Port Arthur, Borger, and Conroe, Texas. Relocation is not required, but travel will be required per project needs.
About Kent
At Kent, you will be expected to operate with a high degree of professional judgment, accountability, and autonomy. We value engineers who maintain a strong commitment to professional conduct, safety, environmental stewardship, quality, and ethical responsibility. Our culture emphasizes adaptability in dynamic site environments, ensuring that operational requirements are met efficiently while supporting the professional development of our team members.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Del Monte Drive, Walnut Bend, Briar Forest, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77042, United States
Houston, Texas
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Petrochemical, Process Design, Process Simulation, PFD, Heat And Material Balances, Hydraulic Analysis, PSV Sizing.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering required.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Process Engineer at Kent
What does a Senior Process Engineer at Kent do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Senior Process Engineer at Kent will serve as client-facing process engineering focal point for early-stage project development and technical definition; identify, evaluate, and progress capital project opportunities across chemical and petrochemical operating facilities; develop project scopes from opportunity identification through concept development, feed, and construction support; and prepare design bases, scoping documents, preliminary engineering packages, and stage-gate deliverables.
What are the requirements for this Senior Process Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Senior Process Engineer at Kent position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering; Minimum 10 years of relevant process engineering experience; Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred; Proficiency with process engineering tools and process simulation software; and Working knowledge of applicable process engineering codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Where is the Senior Process Engineer role at Kent located?expand_more
Senior Process Engineer at Kent is based in Del Monte Drive, Walnut Bend, Briar Forest, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77042, United States. This is a on-site role.