We have an opening for a Project Engineer position to work in the Midland, TX area.

Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets.  Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.

Job Description

This is a Project Engineer position in the Facilities Engineering Surface Tech division – Design Team, a centralized group of design, technical, and engineering experts ready to partner with Permian Business Unit facilities engineers to address complex, high value opportunities and improve standard design performance. 

Job Responsibilities

 - Detail engineering design and drawing review of standard facility project deliverables (equipment lists, BOMs, P&IDs, ISOs, 3D model, plot plans, foundation plans, and electrical packages

 - The successful candidate will team with XTO facilities and pipeline engineers, CAD drafters, 3D modelers, and Subject Matter Experts to develop and scale project deliverables

 - Direct and manage project scope development from beginning to end

 - Perform remote technical engineering support to 3D modelers and CAD drafters to ensure project requirements are communicated

Acts as liaison with BU project engineer and/or project manager with applicable internal groups (Procurement, Construction, Project Controls) and engages on project deliverables and gap identification of scope of work documents

 - Use excellent communication skills in coordinating team members and in reporting to key stakeholders

 - Monitor and implement Design Team best practices to accomplish rapid execution of design related tasks, with a focus on getting things accomplished in the fewest calendar days possible

 - Active participant in project meetings (project kickoff, stakeholder alignment, status meetings, progress reviews)

 - Monitors project status and pursues corrective action, as required in terms of schedules, priorities, and work quality

 - Ensures that proper documentation, such as equipment specifications, design changes and procedures, is provided to the appropriate functional areas

 - Engineering degree is required. Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

 - Primary base location in Midland, TX.

 - 3+ years’ experience in the oil & gas industry, petroleum refining and natural gas processing

 - Strong interpersonal skills

 - Computer literacy with thorough knowledge of Excel, Word, and MS Project is a must