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Engineer I, Senior
Houston, TX, United States
Job Description
The Senior Process Engineer works as a technical expert on the successful delivery of projects for clients as a member of a project team within a market program (Asset Integrity Management Services). This includes providing technical expertise to the project manager and project team members with initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing projects.
Schedule and Location:
The position has a hybrid work schedule consisting of Tuesday through Thursday in the office. Monday and Friday provide the option to work remotely or from the office.
This open role is located at our modern ten-story corporate headquarters in Spring, Texas.
What You Will Do:
Plan, conduct and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis assignments involving a major project or several smaller ones.
Applies conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering.
Review project plans to understand the scope, schedule and assigned work.
Prepare written documents, reports and presentations.
Develop understanding of the technical requirements and challenges and provide suggested opportunities of the business to formulate opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency on assigned projects, in day-to-day job tasks, and amongst team members.
Provide hands‑on technical expertise to support execution of project tasks, including:
Development and review of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)
Review and interpretation of material and energy balances
Review and interpretation of process equipment sizing and specifications
Performance or review of hydraulic calculations and pipe sizing
Support and participate in process safety and risk management activities, including:
Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP), What If, FMEA, risk assessments, and root cause analyses
Participation in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities
Leading or supporting electrical hazardous area classification (EHAC) studies
Participation in Damage Mechanism Assessments and Corrosion Control Programs
Perform or review pressure relief device (PRD) and relief valve sizing, specification, and documentation in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
Participate in client and team meetings.
Track and accurately report hours spent on projects
Work with individuals at all levels, provide input to reports and other deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands.
Perform quality assurance on project deliverables.
Serve as a mentor/coach to junior engineers and actively hone technical skills in others.
What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Chemical preferred); Advanced degree preferred
6+ years of relevant professional experience
Professional certification preferred
Experience in a plant environment and/or within a consulting services organization preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to gain, retain, illustrate comprehension of learned technical knowledge, and transfer knowledge to other members of the team
Ability to actively listen to the needs of our clients by receiving shared information, determining context and evaluating the information provided, and engaging and collaborating with the sales team on potential opportunities by providing solutions
Openly accept change as part of business evolution to meet the needs of our clients, provides recommendations to enhance business, and drives change amongst colleagues and on assigned projects
Possess a firm understanding of key performance indicators and their significance to the business and takes action to drive results amongst colleagues and on assigned projects
Ability to utilize established rapport and role as subject matter expert with existing customers to identify and generate new business opportunities
Ability to coach others on development and customer intimacy and new opportunities
Must take responsibility for the actions, behaviors, decisions and results of themselves and the team they lead
Ability to utilize root cause analysis to improve performance
Must understand departmental goals and hold themselves and team members accountable for keeping commitments and high standards
Must be dependable and consistent
Ability to demonstrate independent, objective, open-minded thinking with strong attention to detail and sound judgment
Must be an effective multi-tasker utilizing proficient time management skills
Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System
This role will involve approximately 30% travel
It Would Be Nice If You Had
Professional or chartered engineer license.
Country Requirements
US Citizenship required for roles supporting government contracts
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to a manager, director, or executive level position
About Us
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
Equal Opportunity
The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.
Other
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs
Job Info
Job Identification
4273
Job Category
Engineering
Posting Date
04/24/2026, 11:05 PM
Job Schedule
Full time