{"id":1719651,"url":"https://alion.io/job/cheniere-senior-engineer-project","title":"Senior Engineer, Project","company":{"id":1875564,"name":"Cheniere","domain":"cheniere.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/cheniere","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Houston, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":85000,"max_usd":161000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":5578},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-02T18:08:50Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-02","last_verified_at":"2026-10-16T16:56:56Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":13,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":13},"description":"POSITION OVERVIEW\nThe Senior Project Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager of Project Execution and will be responsible for coordination of activities within a multi-discipline cross functional execution team to execute projects from Final Investment Decision (FID) to completion. Projects will be predominantly based on LNG technology.\nThis position has responsibility for working with Project Execution and Development team members, Regulatory, Third Parties, Internal and External Stakeholders, and selected contractors to ensure all technical obligations as outlined in Execution contracts are driven to completion. The typical Execution work will include the review and completion of Basis of Designs, EPC documentation, FERC Documentation, Project Execution Plans, Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Plans, Health, Safety and Security Plans, Capital Committee Memorandums, Budget Estimates, and all other relevant documentation as necessary to ensure the project can be handed over to Cheniere Operations safely.\nThe assigned work location will be in the Houston Project Execution offices, City West Office Buildings, with business travel to the project site, Sabine Pass Louisiana, for 1- or 2-day periods twice a month until project completion. Travel may also include supplier visits.\nKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS\nKnowledge:\nUnderstanding of all facets of the engineering design, procurement, construction, startup, and operation of world class LNG liquefaction plants, including health, safety, quality, and logistics. Knowledge of design, operation and maintenance of equipment and systems within an LNG or Regas terminal.\nKnowledge of Project Execution and Business Planning processes including stage gates, cost estimating, scheduling and risk analysis. A working knowledge of regulatory rules and regulations with respect to site development is required to support Regulatory and Permitting efforts during EPC projects. Knowledgeable and proficient in typical standard industry codes such as NFPA, 49 CFR 193, 40 CFR 6018 as well as regulatory guidance from FERC, PHMSA, DOT, OSHA, and USCG is highly desirable. Should possess effective communication skills to present work precisely and effectively. Familiarity with the latest engineering tools and techniques to carry out complex projects with ease and efficiency within a specified timeframe.\nSkills:\nMust be articulate and have effective management and organizational skills. \nA high level of safety awareness and knowledge of applicable LNG design regulations is required. \nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and strong interpersonal skills.\nStrong leadership and administrative abilities are required.\nAble to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to engineer, operate, and maintain the LNG terminal and Liquefaction production facilities.\nAble to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines. \nComputer savvy including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.\nMust maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES\nProvide Company oversite to the safe work of the EPC contractor and subcontractors. \nEnsure execution projects achieve compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.\nEnsure all established corporate standards and Project HSSE requirements are adhered to and implemented during project execution.\nManage multidiscipline engineering work, make determinations, and coordinate project deviation requests.\nSupport the Management of Change process for all plant design modifications, review and approve changes through the change order process and verify that documents and drawings are up to date. \nSupport on-site Execution team in identifying and resolving engineering issues.\nSupport P&ID walkdowns, regulator visits from FERC/PHMSA, and major project milestones during site visits. \nProvide Company oversite for FAT’s, P&ID walkdowns, and major project milestones during visits to supplier shops. \nAssist with developing responses to questions from regulators including FERC/PHMSA.\nAssess technical risks and technical challenges and provide appropriate mitigation plans.\nSupport 3D Model Reviews, constructability reviews, Process Hazard Analysis, HAZOPS and other formal hazard assessment groups.\nProvide input and function as responsible party in progress meetings and reports.\nProvide input into development of necessary standards, processes and procedures and ensure they are applied to all new projects.\nQUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)\nEducation and Certifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in­­ Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is required and Professional Engineering License in good standing with at least one state is preferred.\nExperience : 5 + years of Engineering experience, including project delivery. At least five (5) years of LNG experience as a Project Engineer is preferred, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be considered.\nDIRECT REPORTS\nNone\nFREEDOM TO ACT\nThe Senior Project Engineer is an expert in their field and requires minimal supervision.\nWORK CONDITIONS\nJob is performed in a typical office environment, with frequent visits to the sites. \nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, work at height above ground on stairs and catwalks, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear, smell, type and write.\nMust be able to board a ship via a gangway, climb to the top of LNG Storage Tanks, and lift and move objects weighting up to 50 pounds.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors, and exposed to year around weather conditions, ocean environment, noise, and occasionally process gases and vapors.\nSubject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations.\nADA JOB REQUIREMENTS\nReasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability.\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY\nCheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. 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