Project Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY
The Projects Engineer manages the execution of multiple Infrastructure projects for onshore unconventional oil and gas production (Upstream and Midstream), taking them from conception through final execution. Projects include greenfield and brownfield scopes at gas processing plants, compressor stations, oil terminals and well pad facilities. Projects cover a wide range of variability from modifications and additions of rotating equipment, vessels, valve and piping, pipelines, instrumentation and automation, and pads and buildings. These projects address varied business objectives such as profit improvement, environmental compliance, safety risk reduction, maintenance, and operability. Project development and execution activities include concept development, technical and economic feasibility, engineering, procurement, permitting and construction.  The project engineer works within the Infrastructure delivery organization and closely with the Operations organization to deliver successful projects.
 
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides Front End and Execution Project Delivery for small projects for Well Pad Facilities, Pipelines and Tie-ins, Infrastructure Facilities from conception to final completion
• Delivers decision support packages and investment recommendations to management
• Develops projects according to a corporate stage gate process
• Coordinates resources for engineering, land-rights acquisition, regulatory permitting
• Coordinates internal and external engineering and construction (via established and new external construction services providers) 
• Develops and utilizes early Project Execution Plans covering engineering, procurement, contracting, cost and schedule estimating, risk management and construction execution plans
• Has skills to develop accurate cost and schedule estimates
• Maintains a working knowledge and ability to apply engineering specifications, regulations, standards, and permitting requirements
• Communicates project deliverables and recommendations written and oral presentations and technical reports
• Accountable for management of full project execution budget.  Authority for approving task execution based on cost estimates and schedules provided by contractors, including base estimates/SOW and any additions
• Accountable for project delivery according to Value Stream milestones
• Maintains a working knowledge of and ability to apply engineering specifications, regulations, standards, and permitting requirements
• Communicates project deliverables and recommendations thru written and oral presentations and technical reports

 
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical Engineering or Construction Management
• 3+ years industry related experience
• Experience working in the oil and gas industry; project management, operations, engineering (including civil), and maintenance experience is a plus   
• Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and design methods