Project Engineer - Oil & Gas

Sargent & Lundy•Aurora, CO

1d•$134,546 - $205,557•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer – Oil & Gas plans, coordinates, provides technical oversight for, and supports execution of engineering projects within Sargent & Lundy’s oil and gas division. The role is the primary interface between project management and engineering disciplines, and works with clients and contractors to help achieve scope, quality, schedule, cost, and safety objectives from concept development through Issued for Construction (IFC) packages. The position supports projects including FEED, detailed design, greenfield, EPCM, brownfield modifications, and debottlenecking. It coordinates multidisciplinary engineering, supports design and safety reviews, reviews technical deliverables, and helps manage execution risks, quality, cost, schedule, and HSE requirements. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the Englewood, Colorado office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Civil, Electrical, or related Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience in the oil and gas industry, such as upstream, midstream, LNG, or facilities.
Demonstrated experience supporting FEED and/or detailed design for onshore or offshore oil and gas facilities.
Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering on projects with multiple stakeholders.
Experience working in a consulting engineering environment.
1–2 years of field experience, such as commissioning, construction support, or as-builts.
Strong understanding of oil and gas facilities and systems, including wellhead and gathering systems, pipelines and flowlines; gas, oil, water, and condensate gathering; gas processing and oil stabilization; and utility and offsite systems.
Ability to read, interpret, and develop PFDs, P&IDs, SLDs, 3D models, layouts, isometrics, and equipment drawings.
Advanced knowledge of process, mechanical, and controls engineering and how the disciplines affect one another; base-level knowledge of electrical and structural engineering.
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements, including relevant ASME, API, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, NACE, and GPSA requirements.
Experience participating in or supporting HAZID, HAZOP, and constructability reviews.
Proficiency with MS Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project or equivalent; Bluebeam; and Adobe.
Fundamental understanding of cost estimating, scheduling, and progress measurement from an engineering perspective.
Ability to develop and review technical specifications, data sheets, and requisitions for equipment and packaged systems.
Proficiency in engineering tasks such as sizing control valves, PSVs, process and utility piping, pumps, and basic process equipment; selecting instrumentation and major mechanical equipment; developing design basis memorandums; defining control loops, systems, and control narratives; developing pipe specifications; understanding piping design constraints; completing as-builts; and applying engineering judgment.
Strong project coordination and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and with incomplete information.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface professionally with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making ability in a fast-paced project environment.
High accountability, attention to detail, and focus on quality in deliverables.
Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams, including remote and cross-cultural teams.
Safety-oriented mindset.
The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or Engineer in Training (EIT).
Sour gas and CO2 experience.
Experience on brownfield or debottleneck projects, including existing plant tie-ins and expansions.
Familiarity with simulation and engineering software such as ProMax, Aspen HYSYS, PIPEPHASE, CAESAR II, ETAP, or similar tools.
Experience with construction, field engineering, and commissioning on oil and gas projects.
Prior experience interfacing with regulatory authorities and permitting processes.
Interest in learning and using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but is not required.

Responsibilities

Support the development, planning, and execution of oil and gas projects, including FEED, detailed design, greenfield, EPCM, brownfield modifications, and debottlenecking.
Work with project management to translate client RFPs and contracts into clear engineering scopes and deliverables.
Coordinate process, mechanical, piping, civil/structural, instrumentation and controls, and electrical engineering activities to ensure technical alignment, operability, and constructability.
Support model, PFD/P&ID, HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, and 3D model reviews; record technical notes and ensure action items are closed out.
Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and data sheets for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
Identify, evaluate, and help mitigate technical and execution risks, including through management of change processes.
Demonstrate commitment to quality and communicate quality-related issues.
Support cost and schedule control by providing engineering input to estimates, progress measurement, and forecasting.
Ensure HSE and process safety requirements are applied in design and execution in accordance with company, client, and regulatory standards.
Contribute to lessons learned, continuous improvement initiatives, and standardization of engineering practices and templates.