Job Description

You'll Come for a Job…But You'll Stay for an Exciting Career! Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions.

SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

JOIN CANNON as a PRINCIPAL ENGINEER in SAN LUIS OBISPO. San Luis Obispo is on the beautiful central coast of California, has temperate weather, scenic beaches, is surrounded by the wine country, and offers endless recreational opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY FOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer specializing in process, piping, and/or mechanical engineering within the energy or aerospace industry, as our clients primarily operate in upstream oil and gas production, natural gas storage and transmission, power generation, and spacecraft manufacturing and launch. This role entails leading and managing multi-disciplinary design projects with extensive knowledge of the design, construction, and operation of piping facilities, including applicable industry codes and best practices. They will be responsible for mentoring and managing work activities of less experienced engineers. The position requires interfacing with clients to coordinate project designs and confirm the project meets quality standards, maintains efficiency, and achieves client satisfaction.

JOB DUTIES FOR PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

Project Management and Business Development:

• Manage projects, including proposals, scheduling, budgeting, and overall client satisfaction.
• Scope and coordinate development of conceptual designs for facility upgrades based on requirements.
• Prepare plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates for the construction or modification of various piping facilities

Technical Leadership:

• Manage technical resources and supervise project teams to ensure work aligns with design practices, industry codes, and standards.
• Oversee design and selection of complex equipment applications including oil & gas production, high-pressure gas re-injection, water flood systems, and more.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement company project documentation and QA/QC practices.
• Verify that designs consider realistic operating assumptions and low lifecycle costs.
• Supervise the development of block diagrams, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), piping plans, data sheets, technical trade studies, and detailed equipment specifications including pre-commissioning and testing procedures.
• Assess vendor qualifications and quality programs, considering equipment standardization and redundancy strategies.
• Facilitate and participate in design reviews, 3D model reviews, risk assessments, PHA HAZOPs, and vendor bid evaluations.
• Oversee the development of procedures for installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of process facilities.

Mentorship:

• Encourage company standards, work procedures, and best practices.
• Act as a technical resource, directing and mentoring project and design engineers on technical matters and procedures.

Fieldwork Coordination:

• Conduct necessary fieldwork including walk-downs of current systems, collect as-built data, and measure dimensions for new designs.

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, or chemical engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience related to process engineering in the chemical, petrochemical, petroleum production, or refining industries, or in spacecraft manufacturing and launch facilities.
• Minimum of 5 years of senior-level project experience on major upstream projects in the oil and gas industry.
• Professional Engineer license in associated field is preferred.
• Experience managing projects from scoping through construction administration and closeout.
• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and process simulation tools, including HYSYS, PROCESS, or CHEMCAD.
• Familiarity with the AVEVA platform is preferred.
• Proficiency with applicable industry standard design codes (ASME, ANSI, API, etc.).
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, and piping specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Work primarily in-office with regular visits to project sites.
• Exposure to various working conditions, including construction sites and operational facilities, requiring adherence to safety protocols.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

WE OFFER competitive salaries, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package, remote work flexibility, and an active and positive team building, work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity M, F, disability, protected veteran status

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