Lead HSE Design Engineer - F/M

Overview

Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse across LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management. We are looking for a Lead HSE Design Engineer in our Chemical Process Engineering Department, reporting to the Process Safety Department Manager. The role is based in Nanterre, Paris, France.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and quantify risks and HSE impacts.
• Recommend mitigation measures to reduce risk to an acceptable level.
• Design and implement prevention, control, mitigation, and protection systems.
• Provide safe designs that protect personnel, environment, and assets.
• Lead the HSE Design team, managing schedule and budget for HSE activities.
• Coordinate with the client, partners, third‑party authorities, project management, and other disciplines.
• Participate in safety reviews: HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, LOPA, etc.
• Conduct preliminary risk analysis, plot plan reviews, 3D model reviews, and identify safety‑critical elements and criticality ratings.
• Perform hazard area classification, fire protection studies, gas detection, personnel protection, escape & evacuation, and supply of firefighting equipment.
• Model consequences to assess safety distances and design accidental loads.
• Follow up on QRA, FERA, EERA, ROM studies and environmental and health impact studies.
• Prepare high‑quality deliverables within project constraints and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to R&D subjects, technical presentations, and project close‑out reports.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Safety Engineering.
• 15+ years of HSE Design experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, energy transition, mining, or pharmacy.
• Strong knowledge of international codes & standards (NFPA, API, IP, EN, ISO) and company HSE specifications.
• Sound judgment in technical matters and plant design optimization.
• Previous team‑management experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English; business trips abroad are occasional.

Career Development

Potential career paths include HSE Design Lead of large‑scale EPC projects, Expert, or Head of Department.