Principal Engineer

Location
Knoxville, TN, United States; Houston, TX, United States
Posted
Oct 13, 2026
Last seen
Oct 16, 2026

About the role

The Principal Engineer, PHA/PSM serves as a technical expert in process hazard analysis (PHA), layer of protection analysis (LOPA), and process safety management (PSM) and may assume project management responsibility for large, complex client engagements. As part of the ABS Consulting Chemical Process Safety Center of Excellence, the Principal Engineer leads and facilitates PHAs/LOPAs and PSM/RMP compliance audits for clients across a wide variety of industries (e.g., refining, petrochemical, oil & gas production, chemical, pulp & paper, pharmaceutical, consumer products). The Principal Engineer provides day-to-day leadership of engineering staff supporting assigned projects by assigning work to other Engineers, monitoring project progress, and ensuring delivery of high-quality service and maintenance of good customer relations.