I&E Facilities Engineer

QB Energy • Denver, CO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

QB Energy is seeking an I&E Facilities Engineer III with a strong instrumentation, electrical, and controls (I&E) background to support the design, reliability, and optimization of our production and midstream facilities. This engineer will own I&E scope across compressor stations, water disposal and treatment facilities, separation facilities, tank batteries, and well pad production equipment — from control system architecture and instrumentation selection through power distribution and field troubleshooting. The role works closely with I&E technicians, Operations, and controls contractors, and plays a key part in the company's electrification and emissions-reduction projects.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering preferred; Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or related engineering degrees will be considered with strong I&E or controls experience
• 5+ years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years in I&E, electrical, or controls engineering
• Oil and gas production or midstream experience strongly preferred; experience in related industrial settings (power generation, water/wastewater, chemical processing) will be considered
• Strong written and oral communication
• Organized, resourceful self-starter able to manage multiple priorities
• Flexible to travel to field locations and work long, irregular hours when needed
• Creative and analytical problem-solver, able to diagnose root causes and translate data into engineering decisions
• Composed under pressure with frequent interruptions
• Strong integrity, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Self-disciplined with a strong work ethic
• I&E design principles, including control panels, motor controls, VFDs, power distribution, grounding, and field instrumentation
• SCADA, PLC, HMI, and telemetry/communications systems for production and emissions monitoring
• Hazardous area classification and NEC requirements for oil and gas facilities
• Instrumentation for pressure, level, flow, temperature, and gas detection, including ESD and safety systems
• Working knowledge of compression, separation, and surface production facility operations
• Project management and cost estimating for small- to mid-size capital projects
• Comfortable adopting new digital tools, including AI-based software, to accelerate engineering workflows
• Effective in multi-disciplinary team environments

Nice To Haves

• P.E. or E.I.T. a plus
• Familiarity with EPA, CDPHE, and ECMC methane and emissions regulations a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide I&E engineering for new facility design and retrofits, including control system architecture, SCADA/PLC integration, and field instrumentation selection.
• Develop and review I&E deliverables such as electrical one-lines, loop diagrams, instrument indexes, cause-and-effect matrices, and control panel drawings, and support P&ID development (in-house or with external engineering firms).
• Review and specify electrical distribution, motor controls, VFDs, and control panel designs for compressor, water treatment, and production facilities.
• Support power supply and distribution projects, including PDC/MCC/switchgear specification and procurement, and coordination with electrical contractors and utilities.
• Partner with I&E technicians and controls contractors to troubleshoot instrumentation, telemetry, communications, and automation issues in the field.
• Support electrification and low/no-emission power projects, including grid power, microturbines, and electric-drive equipment.
• Partner with the air emissions team to implement monitoring, instrumentation, and automation solutions that reduce methane emissions and support regulatory compliance.
• Use SCADA and production data to identify underperforming equipment, alarm issues, and automation opportunities.
• Help develop and maintain I&E design standards, specifications, and preferred equipment lists.
• Maintain accurate, current electrical and controls documentation, including as-builts.
• Evaluate and pilot new technologies and digital tools, including AI-assisted engineering tools, that improve reliability and efficiency.
• Support general facilities engineering projects across compression, separation, water handling, pipelines, and well pad production equipment, including scoping, equipment selection, cost estimates, and construction support.
• Work with Production Engineering and Operations to troubleshoot and improve facility performance, including bottlenecks and underperforming equipment.
• Collaborate with all company employees, contractors, and local service companies.
• Identify opportunities to improve the reliability, efficiency, and profitability of production, gathering, and compression facilities.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including timely written reports as requested.

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
• a 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6% of compensation
• paid time off and holidays
• gym membership reimbursement
• an onsite gym
• cellphone reimbursement
• paid parking or an RTD pass

What This Job Offers

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