Facilities Engineer

QB Energy • Denver, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

QB Energy is seeking a Facilities Engineer to join their Midstream & Regulatory department. This role will focus on the design, evaluation, and optimization of surface production and gathering infrastructure within the Piceance Basin, Colorado. The engineer will support systems including compression, gas gathering, liquid handling, and pipelines across various types of acreage and under different jurisdictions (BLM and ECMC). This position offers the opportunity to build core engineering skills while gaining hands-on exposure to regulatory compliance, capital projects, and field operations in an active gas basin. QB Energy supports PE licensure pursuit and provides early-career exposure in an ESG-focused environment. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter capable of managing multiple assignments with minimal supervision and is willing to travel regularly to field locations.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Understanding of gas processing fundamentals (compression, TEG dehydration, amine treating).
• Working knowledge of fluid mechanics and pipe hydraulics for gathering system design.
• Familiarity with process simulation/hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HYSYS, Pipesim) preferred.
• Developing knowledge of ECMC and BLM WRFO regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of economic analysis and decision-making under uncertainty.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to prepare technical reports for mixed audiences.
• Organized, resourceful self-starter managing multiple activities in a dynamic field environment.
• Collaborative in multi-discipline team settings and open to feedback.
• Integrity, professional judgment, and composure under pressure.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office).
• Flexible to travel and work irregular hours as needed.
• Open to entry-level engineers or those with up to 7+ years in oil and gas facilities engineering, production, or midstream operations.
• Piceance Basin or comparable Rocky Mountain tight-gas basin experience strongly preferred.
• Exposure to one or more of: gas compression systems (reciprocating or centrifugal), gas gathering/pipeline design, production separation and liquid handling, or methane reduction/emissions control projects preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in engineering or business preferred.
• EIT preferred; PE licensure pursuit encouraged and supported.
• CAD or P&ID software experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Treat safety as the primary responsibility in all operations, field visits, and engineering activities.
• Perform engineering calculations and sizing for compression, separation, gas processing, pipeline, and liquid handling infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain PFDs and P&IDs using internal or contracted resources.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling and pipe sizing for gas gathering and produced water pipelines.
• Evaluate wellpad facility configurations, including inlet separators, tank batteries, and emission control devices.
• Support compressor station design and optimization (cylinder configuration, operating conditions, BHP/altitude derating).
• Support methane reduction project engineering across QB Energy's assets.
• Assist with basis-of-design documents and conceptual capital cost estimates.
• Contribute to gathering system capacity planning, including throughput modeling, compression tracking, and constraint identification.
• Identify facility bottlenecks, underperforming equipment, and cost/technical improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with reservoir and production engineers to integrate production forecasts into infrastructure planning.
• Support scenario comparisons for CTF and gathering system operating cases.
• Support engineering and project management for capital projects from AFE through construction and commissioning.
• Support procurement (RFQs, bid tabulation, lead-time tracking) for compression, processing, power, and piping equipment.
• Participate in project controls, including schedule/cost tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and field operations for on-budget, on-schedule delivery.
• Build working knowledge of ECMC and BLM WRFO permitting requirements for surface facility construction/modification.
• Support facility-related permit applications (ECMC Form 2/2A, air quality permits, BLM APD surface use plans).
• Assist with Regulation 7 (Section II.H) and Regulation 22 GHG/methane compliance analysis.
• Support regulatory submittments, compliance reports, and permit renewals.
• Support methane reduction and emissions control engineering, including VRUs, combustors, and other control devices.
• Assist in maintaining facility-level emissions inventories and design compliance with air quality thresholds.
• Evaluate engineering controls for emissions minimization aligned with QB Energy's ESG goals.
• Conduct field visits to Piceance Basin assets to assess equipment condition and support troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with district superintendents, technicians, and operations staff to resolve facility issues.
• Maintain accurate facility files, drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Collaborate with water operations on produced water/flowback infrastructure and water balance tracking.
• Other duties and projects assigned as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (lowest-tier medical premiums covered 100% for employees and dependents).
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6% of compensation.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Onsite gym.
• Cellphone reimbursement.
• Paid parking or an RTD pass.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level