Project Engineer - Midstream Facilities

Airswift; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to provide technical leadership for midstream facility optimization and major capital expansions. You will coordinate brownfield work, review process diagrams, and integrate multi-discipline teams within operating processing facilities.

The role requires strong vendor management, EP/EPCM oversight, and a rigorous approach to safety, quality, and schedule. This position offers an opportunity to influence large-scale projects across assets.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of engineering experience in midstream, gas processing, fractionation, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Proven brownfield project execution, facility optimization, and major capital project experience.
• Experience with modular equipment packages, vendor coordination, and EP/EPCM deliverables.
• Strong understanding of process safety, construction integration, and commissioning practices.
• Bachelor's or engineering degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering definition, option evaluation, and scope development to improve throughput, reliability, and operability of existing midstream assets.
• Oversee EP/EPCM deliverables and ensure alignment with owner standards and technical assurance requirements.
• Coordinate process, mechanical, electrical, and I&C engineering to ensure safe and efficient modifications.
• Drive construction integration, sequencing, and execution planning within operating facilities.

Skills

Brownfield execution

Technical assurance

Vendor and contractor management

Risk identification

Process safety

Construction and commissioning support

Communication and stakeholder"

Education

Engineering degree in Chemical/Mechanical or related discipline

Job description

Role Summary

The Project Engineer provides technical leadership for a major midstream owner/operator, supporting both facility optimization initiatives and large‑scale capital expansion programs. The role combines brownfield engineering, multidiscipline coordination, contractor oversight, and construction integration within operating processing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Optimization & Debottlenecking

• Lead engineering definition, option evaluation, and scope development to improve throughput, reliability, and operability of existing midstream assets.
• Develop and review PFDs, P&IDs, tie‑in strategies, shutdown scopes, and integration packages.
• Coordinate process, mechanical, electrical, and I&C engineering to ensure safe and efficient modifications.
• Conduct 3D model reviews, constructability assessments, and support HAZOP/HAZID activities.
• Prepare construction work packages, support field execution, and ensure compliance with change management processes.
• Align engineering changes with operations, maintenance, and reliability teams.

Capital Expansion & New Capacity Additions

• Provide project engineering leadership for major facility expansions, including new processing units, modular equipment packages, and complex brownfield integration.
• Oversee engineering deliverables from EP/EPCM contractors, ensuring alignment with owner standards and technical assurance requirements.
• Manage vendor technical reviews, long‑lead equipment coordination, and fabrication progress.
• Support procurement strategy, interface management, and multidisciplinary alignment across engineering, construction, and operations.
• Drive construction integration, sequencing, and execution planning within operating facilities.
• Monitor cost, schedule, risks, and change management in collaboration with project controls.

Core Competencies

• Brownfield execution within operating midstream facilities
• Technical assurance across FEED, detailed engineering, and construction
• Vendor and contractor management
• Risk identification and process safety participation
• Construction and commissioning support
• Strong communication and stakeholder alignment

Experience & Qualifications

• 8–15 years of engineering experience in midstream, gas processing, fractionation, refining, or similar heavy industrial facilities.
• Proven background in brownfield project execution, facility optimization, and major capital projects.
• Experience with modular equipment packages, vendor coordination, and EP/EPCM deliverables.
• Strong understanding of process safety, construction integration, and commissioning practices.
• Engineering degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline.