Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Full-time - Hybrid

Job ObjectiveThe Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading and executing end-to-end technical project assignments across the full project life cycle — from concept through design, estimating, and execution — for oil and gas facilities projects. This role is crucial for ensuring regulatory compliance, asset integrity, and the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of oil and gas. The role requires strong multidisciplinary coordination, commercial awareness, and technical leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle scoping, preliminary design, cost estimating, economic analysis, and field development planning.
• Lead the preparation and submission of project proposals, coordinating clarifications and technical/commercial interfaces.
• Provide effective leadership, fostering collaboration among clients, service providers, peers, support staff, and field personnel.
• Encourage team participation and ownership to achieve project goals with efficiency and innovation.
• Engage and manage third-party engineering and construction consultants or firms as required.
• Act as a liaison for technical and commercial support during contract negotiations.
• Travel to field locations as required to oversee execution or resolve technical issues.
• Demonstrate alignment with the company's core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation.
• Maintain professional attendance, punctuality, and adherence to established work schedules.
• Ensure all facilities and projects are designed and operated in strict adherence to company standards, local, state, and federal safety, health, industry codes, best practices, and environmental regulations (e.g., API, ASME, etc).
• Manage and coordinate all engineering and technical aspects of a project, including design reviews, specification development, and technical queries (TQs).
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry codes (e.g., API, ASME), regulatory requirements, company standards, local, state, and federal safety, health, best practices, and environmental regulations.
• Flexibly manage all assigned roles and responsibilities to support projects and general operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years (post-Bachelors) of relevant engineering experience, including full-cycle project engineering, design, estimating, and field execution.
• Proven background in Project Engineering and/or Project Management roles.
• Strong knowledge of oil and gas production processes, equipment (separators, pumps, compressors, pipelines, control systems), and facility design principles.
• Strong knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, planning, and contracting processes.
• Very high proficiency in developing block flow diagrams, P&IDs, data sheets, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in engineering software tools, including process simulation, hydraulic analysis, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
• Familiarity with industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and drive results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical information clearly and interface effectively with field staff, contractors, and management.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; team-oriented and effective under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with process simulation and project management tools preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Upper Second class or higher.

Job Type: Full-time