Project Engineer III (Bridgeport, TX)

ONEOK • Bridgeport, TX

2d • $110,000 - $166,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

ONEOK is hiring a Project Engineer to lead medium-capital facility projects in its Natural Gas Gathering & Processing business, with work at the Bridgeport Plant and compressor stations. The role manages projects from initiation through closeout, typically with capital expenditures of $1 million to $50 million. It coordinates cross-functional teams and third-party contractors to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives. The position develops and maintains project schedules, budgets, and milestone plans; establishes and manages contracts and purchase orders; ensures work follows those agreements; and provides candid progress updates while identifying issues, delays, and mitigation plans. Multiple projects may be managed concurrently. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule, with in-office work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Friday.

The role also performs or directs engineering and project management activities for midstream assets and provides technical assistance on equipment and system design, pipelines, facilities, policies, and process safety. Work may include engineering studies, cost estimates, project proposals and contracts, AFE preparation, cost management, Management of Change, specifications and equipment selection, construction support, schedules, reports, and change orders. It may include evaluating projects and system designs, performing analyses and calculations, recommending operational improvements, assessing and prioritizing projects, and overseeing manpower and equipment resources. The position may oversee employees involved in field operations, construction, or project management.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field. The posting describes seven or more years of experience as typical for this level, while the summary states that the role requires an engineer with 3+ years of experience. Travel to other locations is required. A company vehicle may be assigned based on tasks, requiring the applicable driver's license.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field.
• The summary specifies 3+ years of experience; the work experience section states that experience at this level is typically attained with seven or more years in engineering, operations, and/or project management.
• Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas and/or NGL pipeline systems.
• Experience achieving goals and developing employee or team strengths, with a positive influence on employee, project, and stakeholder success.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, and Word.
• Experience researching and preparing project materials and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, reports, forms, and correspondence.
• Experience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and coordinating appropriate action.
• Experience and knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Experience managing construction, contracts, purchase orders, and third-party vendors.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines and organize projects through to completion.
• Ability to analyze and resolve engineering design and calculation issues, review complex engineering drawings and materials, and use logic to identify alternative solutions.
• Ability to apply mathematics, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods.
• Ability to interact, negotiate, advise, and communicate effectively, including communicating technical information clearly in writing.
• Knowledge of material failure, structural analysis, industry standards, governmental regulations, operational functions, and commercial relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant materials.
• Ability to operate required office tools and equipment.
• Travel to other locations is required.
• An applicable driver's license is required if assigned a company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Proven facilities project and technical experience in the Midstream or Oil & Gas sectors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build stakeholder trust and deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of medium-capital facility projects from initiation through closeout, coordinating cross-functional teams and third-party contractors to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and milestone plans, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Establish and manage project contracts and purchase orders and ensure work is performed in accordance with those agreements.
• Provide regular progress updates, surface issues or delays promptly, and drive mitigation plans.
• Direct or perform engineering and project management activities related to design, procurement, construction, or optimization of company assets, including pipeline and gathering systems, measurement and regulation facilities, compressor and pump stations, dehydration plants, natural gas processing, NGL fractionation, and hydrocarbon storage facilities.
• Manage third-party contract resources and provide technical or engineering assistance on equipment and system design, pipeline sizing and evaluation, pipeline control and facilities, policies and procedures, and process safety.
• Perform and review bid proposals and contracts, AFE preparation and cost management, Management of Change, material and equipment specifications and selection, construction plans and support, schedules and timelines, project reports, and change orders.
• Identify equipment efficiencies; complete hydraulic calculations; determine valve and pipeline sizing; and perform gas flow analysis.
• Research, analyze, prepare, or approve engineering studies, applicable rules and standards, pipeline and measurement system analyses, processing and measurement proposals, construction and measurement contracts, cost estimates, and material specifications.
• Recommend improvements related to capacity, operating costs, system operation, measurement accuracy, and downstream reporting.
• Evaluate proposed projects through load studies and perform economic analyses, including operational cost estimates, equipment efficiency assessments, enhancement needs, and definitive studies for potential acquisitions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and develop and implement processes as requested by management, with limited supervision.
• Anticipate changes in work demands and identify assignments or training to meet those demands.
• Oversee utilization of manpower and equipment resources; assess, schedule, and prioritize projects based on customer needs and organizational value.
• May oversee employees engaged in field operations, construction, or project management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• A 6% 401(k) match plus four quarterly company contributions through profit sharing.
• $100,000 in life insurance.
• Annual bonuses for all employees.
• A minimum of three weeks of paid time off, recognizing industry experience.

What This Job Offers

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