Profile Description:The Principal Process Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal and external business challenges in the process engineering discipline. The role requires specialized depth and breadth of expertise in process engineering.Job Overview:The Principal Process Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex process engineering-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Process Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in the field of process engineering. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in process engineering as well as broad knowledge of the process engineering discipline within the engineering function.Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standardsApply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and nonstandard situationsPrepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and - proceduresManage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirementsClearly communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of viewWhen acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:Direct medium or large Engineering team as a Lead EngineerLead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed within the planned schedule and budget, in accordance with standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standardPlan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline ManagerEnsure interfaces and deliverables are clearly identifiedMaintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective actionAct as project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issuesInterpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering executionIdentify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimatesProvide similar support for Variation OrdersInterface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designsInterface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawingsMaintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, and Project Management Teams, as requiredDocument substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline ManagerPrepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and work-hour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirementsPrepare bids and project's Discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as requiredRaise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirementsPrepare, review and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specificationsParticipate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrityReview project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scopeAttend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as requiredProvide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Process EngineeringPrepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and proceduresAssist in providing necessary design inputs to other disciplines to enable them to proceed with their deliverablesReview and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessaryPresent issues and problems to Customers promptly and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirementsGuide less experienced engineers on MDR and Discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical bid evaluations, technical queries, etc.Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverablesMonitor costs of own work processesResponsible for the engineering integrity of the assigned work areaDevelop communication and presentation skills (e.g., write technical papers, participate in conferences and/or seminars, present design solutions and/or present topics at lunch and learns; etc.)Responsible for checking the following key deliverables, applicable as per the Project scope:Process simulations / Heat and material balancesProcess flow diagrams (PFD)Piping and instrument diagrams (P&ID)Equipment and instrument process datasheetsProcess specificationsOperating philosophy and startup and operating manualsEquipment list (process data)Line list (process data)Equipment and line sizing calculationsFlare radiation and dispersion calculationsDepressurization and flare network studiesProcess studiesProvide process assistance to other disciplines by performing IDC / providing inputs as required for the following activities:Layout reviewArea classification drawingsSafety studiesElectrical load listEquipment datasheetsInstrument datasheetsESD and F&G logic diagrams and control narrativesParticipate in HAZAN, HAZID, HAZOP, and other safety/operability/reliability studies and workshopsAssist in closing out HAZOP action itemsLead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design ReviewsReports to: Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager Functional: Supervising Department Manager Liaise with: All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Safety Department, Project Management Team, Document Control, Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC, Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Customers Supervises: Senior Engineers and Engineers