The Role
Leads process design and oversees engineering contractors through front-end design, detailed engineering, procurement, commissioning, and startup. Develops process specifications, heat and material balances, flow plans, equipment designs, utility balances, controls, and safety requirements. Performs optimization studies, supports HAZOP reviews, maintains standard designs, and leads junior engineers. Requires petroleum, refining, chemical process, or upstream oil and gas experience, with strong chemical or mechanical engineering expertise and owner/operator exposure.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title
Process Engineer II
Compensation
$105/hr — FIRM
Location
Spring, TX 77389
Schedule
5&2
Target Start Date
Not provided.
Travel / Allowances
October 16, 2026
Interview Process
30-minute Zoom meet and greet.
Scope
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Lead a design team in the development of basic process design specifications or provide oversight of an engineering contractor’s technical deliverables during the front end design / detailed engineering phases of projects.
This position will support facilities engineering for projects in the Bakken and Midland basins. Responsibilities include engineering contractor oversight, procurement support, and maintenance of standard designs. The role will primarily oversee detailed engineering contractors and support projects from process design through detailed engineering and procurement.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitor and lead junior engineers in the development of process design specifications, including the development of heat & material balances, design flow plans, process equipment design, preliminary hydraulic balances, utility balances, basic process control & instrumentation, materials selection, safety facilities.
• Lead and/or perform process optimization studies to identify / evaluate capital / operating cost savings, process configuration alternatives, safety facilities requirements, etc.
• Provide technical oversight for engineering contractor’s work during front end engineering & design / detailed engineering to ensure consistency with Company methods & guidelines, project specifications & owner’s requirements.
• Participate in Hazard & Operability Reviews for new / modified facilities / in support of existing plant facilities.
• Provide commissioning & start-up assistance for new / modified facilities, as required.
• Establish organization and staffing process.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent, required per the base job description. Supplier guidance indicates a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering background is preferred; candidates without a degree may be considered only with substantial experience that closely matches the role.
• Experience in petroleum refining / chemical process industry / with an engineering contractor serving these industries.
• Capital project development experience.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE / ROLE REQUIREMENTS
• Targeting 10–15 years of experience, with flexibility for candidates with strong, directly relevant experience.
• Strong Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering background with both design and operations experience, preferably from an owner/operator environment.
• Experience with process and mechanical equipment, process design through detailed design, and procurement support.
• Experience responding to RFIs and technical queries, working with consultants / engineering contractors, and applying owner/operator design standards.
• Understanding of process flow diagrams, piping requirements / thickness, equipment specifications, and related process / mechanical design considerations.
• Experience in upstream and tight oil developments is preferred. Operations support experience is also preferred.
• Best fit is a Mechanical or Chemical Engineer with a combination of operations, design, and owner/operator experience who is comfortable overseeing engineering contractors.
Process Engineer II
Compensation
$105/hr — FIRM
Location
Spring, TX 77389
Schedule
5&2
Target Start Date
Not provided.
Travel / Allowances
- Approximately 25% travel.
- Travel booked through BCD and is 100% reimbursable.
- Food reimbursed with itemized receipts — NTE $100/day.
October 16, 2026
Interview Process
30-minute Zoom meet and greet.
Scope
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Lead a design team in the development of basic process design specifications or provide oversight of an engineering contractor’s technical deliverables during the front end design / detailed engineering phases of projects.
This position will support facilities engineering for projects in the Bakken and Midland basins. Responsibilities include engineering contractor oversight, procurement support, and maintenance of standard designs. The role will primarily oversee detailed engineering contractors and support projects from process design through detailed engineering and procurement.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitor and lead junior engineers in the development of process design specifications, including the development of heat & material balances, design flow plans, process equipment design, preliminary hydraulic balances, utility balances, basic process control & instrumentation, materials selection, safety facilities.
• Lead and/or perform process optimization studies to identify / evaluate capital / operating cost savings, process configuration alternatives, safety facilities requirements, etc.
• Provide technical oversight for engineering contractor’s work during front end engineering & design / detailed engineering to ensure consistency with Company methods & guidelines, project specifications & owner’s requirements.
• Participate in Hazard & Operability Reviews for new / modified facilities / in support of existing plant facilities.
• Provide commissioning & start-up assistance for new / modified facilities, as required.
• Establish organization and staffing process.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent, required per the base job description. Supplier guidance indicates a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering background is preferred; candidates without a degree may be considered only with substantial experience that closely matches the role.
• Experience in petroleum refining / chemical process industry / with an engineering contractor serving these industries.
• Capital project development experience.
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE / ROLE REQUIREMENTS
• Targeting 10–15 years of experience, with flexibility for candidates with strong, directly relevant experience.
• Strong Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering background with both design and operations experience, preferably from an owner/operator environment.
• Experience with process and mechanical equipment, process design through detailed design, and procurement support.
• Experience responding to RFIs and technical queries, working with consultants / engineering contractors, and applying owner/operator design standards.
• Understanding of process flow diagrams, piping requirements / thickness, equipment specifications, and related process / mechanical design considerations.
• Experience in upstream and tight oil developments is preferred. Operations support experience is also preferred.
• Best fit is a Mechanical or Chemical Engineer with a combination of operations, design, and owner/operator experience who is comfortable overseeing engineering contractors.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
- Mechanical or Chemical Engineering background
- Experience in petroleum refining, chemical process industries, or with engineering contractors serving these industries
- Capital project development experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Fluent English communication skills, including technical and business communication
- 10–15 years of experience, with flexibility for strong directly relevant experience
- Design and operations experience in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
- Experience with process and mechanical equipment, process design through detailed design, and procurement support
- Experience responding to RFIs and technical queries
- Experience working with consultants and engineering contractors
- Experience applying owner/operator design standards
- Understanding of process flow diagrams, piping requirements and thickness, equipment specifications, and process/mechanical design considerations
- Experience in upstream and tight oil developments
- Operations support experience
- Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and changing priorities
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What We Do
At RWDY, we're here to make a difference in the energy sector. We offer personalized consulting services that go beyond just expertise. Our consulting services prioritize people over everything else, whether you're a consultant seeking opportunities in completions, drilling, safety, or multi-skilled operations, or an operator searching for expert professionals. Partnering with leading operators nationwide, we focus on building relationships grounded in trust, understanding, and shared success.
