Principal Oil & Gas Facilities Engineer
About The Position
The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), a nonprofit branch of the University of North Dakota, is seeking a Principal Oil & Gas Facilities Engineer to contribute to energy and environmental research. The role works with project teams, EERC clients, subject matter experts, and leadership to develop and implement solutions that support prudent and economic fossil and renewable energy production and use, reduce the carbon intensity of energy production, and help stakeholders understand the economic implications of different pathways. The engineer will support business development and project execution by preparing proposals and budgets, pursuing client-responsive opportunities, and assisting project managers in delivering work on time, within budget, and in line with client expectations. The role also involves communicating project progress and technical results to clients, stakeholders, the public, and the scientific community through meetings, presentations, reports, papers, and outreach materials. Significant travel may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- 15 years of experience in oil and gas operations.
- 10 years of oilfield operations management or supervisory experience.
- Experience in upstream oil and gas facilities design and operation.
- CO2-EOR experience focused on pipelines and facility design.
- Experience in task management, including planning, oversight, coordination, project status and reporting, and budget analysis.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Motivated, adaptive, positive, goal-oriented approach.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge, curiosity, and a passion for learning.
- Submit a resume and cover letter.
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.
- Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States; the position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Nice To Haves
- 20 or more years of work experience related to oil and gas production.
- 15 or more years of experience in a management role.
- Experience planning, designing, costing, implementing, and operating production and recycle infrastructure associated with waterflood and CO2 EOR.
- Experience with pipeline planning and design.
- Experience with chemical treatment design, optimization, and troubleshooting for oil and gas operations.
- Experience in oil and gas production optimization and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Work with project teams and EERC clients to inform strategies and implement solutions that enable prudent and economic production and use of fossil and renewable energy, reduce the carbon intensity of energy production, and help stakeholders understand the economic implications of various pathways.
- Collaborate with EERC subject matter experts, leadership, and clients to prepare proposals and budgets and develop, pursue, and execute business opportunities responsive to client interests.
- Assist project managers and project teams to ensure work is completed on time, on budget, and within client expectations.
- Communicate progress and status professionally and participate in knowledge-sharing with stakeholders, including leading or participating in in-person and web meetings, conference calls, and presentations, and attending or presenting at conferences.
- Prepare briefings, technical reports, conference papers, peer-reviewed journal articles, and outreach materials.
- Communicate technical results to clients, stakeholders, the public, and the scientific community.
Benefits
- Access to University of North Dakota employee benefits.
- Tuition waivers.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
