Principal Process Engineer

A Friendly client operating in the Oil & Gas / Energy sector is currently looking for an experienced Principal Process Engineer to join their engineering team.

Your profile:

• Degree in Chemical/Process/Petroleum Engineering or a related field.

• 8+ years of professional experience as a Process Engineer (preferably in the Oil & Gas industry).

• Experience in site activities (desirable).

• Professional references and familiarity with preparing all process design documents within the PCS Discipline.

• Experience with process simulation software’s (i.e., ASPEN (Hysys, Flarenet), Pro II, AFT impulse, HTRI, Pipenet transient, OLGA etc.).

• Knowledge of Industry Codes and Standards (API, ASTM, ASME etc).

• Proficiency in English

• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• AutoCAD proficiency; Certificate of Professional Exam & Engineering Design License

What you’ll do:

• Analysis of project specifications, tender and proposals requirements.

• Contribution to the development of design parameters and methodologies.

• Manage and lead the activities of a Processes discipline team on projects.

• Training and mentoring the team and developing their skills.

• Preparation of technically correct, safe, environmentally friendly, cost & time effective discipline engineering analysis and solutions for approval:

• Design basis

• Process description

• PFD’s and heat & material balance

• MSD and material selection philosophy

• Process and Utility P&ID’s

• Process Control Philosophy

• Equipment & instrumentation Datasheet

• Utilities and chemicals consumption summaries

• Simulations and calculations

• Support to all project activities, from engineering to start-up, as required.

• Interface with other engineering disciplines and design team(s).

• Assistance in the development of a process knowledge database for studies, projects and/or operations (capturing and reporting events & experiences within studies, projects & operations and writing of technical notes).

• Participation in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up on site.

If you have:

• Ability to serve as an area technical lead while sharing expertise.

• Strong analytical thinking, in-depth process analysis, and troubleshooting skills.

• Responsible, reliable, and proactive approach.

• Decision-making, flexibility, resilience, accountability, ownership, reporting, and planning skills.

• Strong oral and written communication, effective correspondence, and professional representation in client meetings, negotiations, and documentation.

• Flexibility to travel to project sites locations as required.

• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and stakeholders.

• Proven ability to transfer knowledge and mentor others.

this is a chance to join a technically strong, international engineering environment where your expertise truly matters. You’ll work on complex and high-impact projects, have the autonomy to lead and influence key technical decisions, and actively shape process engineering best practices.

The role offers long-term stability, exposure to challenging projects across the energy sector, and continuous professional development within a collaborative and knowledge-driven culture.

💼 Note: Our client is open to both permanent employment and B2B cooperation.

📍 The position is open to candidates based in Bosnia and Serbia, with occasional travel to the HQ and site locations in Sarajevo.

If you are looking for a role where your expertise, leadership, and experience are truly valued, this is the opportunity for you.