Director of Engineering

Stampede Midstream, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 171,800 - 284,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

HSA

FSA

Dental Plan

Disability & Life Insurance

401k match

Job summary

Stampede Midstream, based in Denver, seeks an engineering leader to oversee gathering, compression, processing and pipelines across DJ Basin assets. This role focuses on asset integrity, safety, regulatory compliance, and capital development.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, set technical direction for design, cost estimates, construction and operation, and partner with Operations, Business Development, EHS, and executives to optimize performance and value.

Qualifications

• Requires a Mechanical/Chemical/Petroleum/Civil engineering degree with 12+ years in oil and gas.
• 3+ years leading engineering teams and capital projects.
• Deep knowledge of gas gathering, compression, processing, and pipelines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of applicable industry standards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and foster accountability, collaboration, and safety.
• Provide strategic direction for design, cost estimates, construction, and operation of assets.
• Oversee planning, execution, and commissioning of capital projects within schedule and budget.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices.
• Improve asset reliability, integrity, throughput, and reduce operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company safety standards.
• Support risk management, process safety, and root cause investigations.
• Present updates to senior leadership.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Team development

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Midstream industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

12+ years oil and gas experience

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Gas gathering systems

Compression facilities

Pipeline operations

Safety standards knowledge

Job description

Stampede Midstream is a Denver-based midstream company committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient energy infrastructure solutions in the DJ Basin. Formed through the merger of Taproot Rockies Midstream and Zen Midstream LLC and backed by Quantum Energy Partners, Stampede delivers value through operational excellence, responsible development, and strong customer partnerships.

Stampede currently owns and operates more than 150 miles of crude gathering and transportation pipeline and over 175 miles of produced water gathering pipeline across more than one million combined dedicated acres. Stampede also operates a robust fresh water supply, storage, and distribution system, as well as the Ren Compressor Station and associated gas gathering and gas lift infrastructure in the northeastern DJ Basin. Stampede currently transports more than 80,000 barrels of crude oil per day, 100,000 barrels of produced water per day, and gathers more than 75 MMcf of natural gas per day.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

We are seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering leader with significant midstream experience and a strong understanding of gathering, compression, processing, and pipeline operations. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise, sound business judgment, and proven leadership skills to influence decisions, develop teams, and drive performance in a dynamic operating environment. DJ Basin experience is strongly preferred.

Summary

This role provides strategic oversight for engineering activities across the company's midstream assets, including gathering systems, compression facilities, pipelines, processing infrastructure, and related operations. This role is responsible for supporting asset integrity, operational performance, regulatory compliance, and capital development projects while partnering closely with Operations, Business Development, EHS, and Executive Leadership. This role plays a key role in optimizing existing assets, evaluating growth opportunities, and supporting the company's long-term objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety & continuous improvement.
• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for the design, cost estimates, construction, optimization and operation of midstream facilities & pipeline assets.
• Support the planning, execution, and commissioning of capital projects, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule & within budget.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications & best practices across the organization.
• Partner with Operations to improve reliability, integrity, throughput, & overall asset performance while identifying opportunities to reduce operating costs.
• Oversee engineering support for gathering systems, compression stations, processing facilities, pipelines & related infrastructure.
• Lead technical evaluations for asset acquisitions, expansions, debottlenecking opportunities & business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations, as well as company safety, environmental & operational standards.
• Support process safety, mechanical integrity, pipeline integrity management, Management of Change and risk management programs.
• Provide technical guidance on complex operational issues, equipment failures & root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with commercial & leadership teams to support strategic planning, budgeting & long-term asset development.
• Manage engineering budgets, consultant relationships & external engineering resources as needed.
• Present technical recommendations & project updates to senior leadership and executive management.

Core Competencies

• Working Well with Others
• Midstream Engineering and Operations Expertise
• Attention to Detail
• Responsiveness to Tasks
• Ownership of Projects
• Hitting Deadlines

Education/Experience (required):

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience within the oil and gas industry, including significant midstream experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams and capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of gas gathering, compression, processing, pipeline systems, and related midstream infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of applicable industry regulations, engineering standards, and safety practices.

Education/Experience (preferred):

• Direct experience in the DJ Basin and familiarity with its infrastructure, operators, producers, and regulatory environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with natural gas processing plants, cryogenic facilities, NGL systems, and pipeline operations.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, asset evaluations, and growth initiatives.

Other

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening
• Ability to legally work in the US without sponsorship

Compensation

Compensation amount for this role is targeted at $171,800 - $284,700 annually in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.

As a member of Stampede, you’ll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Medical Plan: Stampede offers multiple medical plans to choose from.
  • Lowest level plan premiums are covered at 100% for employee and dependents
  • Additional buy-up plan options available with premiums covered at 75% for employee and dependents
• HSA with Stampede per pay period contribution.
• FSA across multiple medical plans.
• Dental Plan: Stampede covers base plan premiums for dental plans for employees and dependents.
  • Additional buy-up plan option available
• Long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D covered by Stampede.
• 401k plan: Stampede matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 4% of compensation.

Location

This position is located Denver, Colorado. Candidates currently residing in locations outside of daily commuting distance will be considered, however, it is the expectation that the selected individual will be available at the work location. No relocation or travel assistance will be provided by the Company for this position.

Physical Demands

In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites, the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individuals might be asked to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or crawl. Individuals might be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. in the performance of this position.

Position Type & Working Hours

This is a full-time position. We operate on a 9/80 work schedule. Typical work hours are from 8am-5pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8am-4pm on working Fridays. Employee must be capable and willing to work overtime as required and to participate in occasional meetings, events, seminars, conferences, or other activities outside of typical work hours. Employees responsible for project operations are expected to monitor and, in some cases, respond to emails, calls, or texts outside of business hours.

Travel

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training, seminars, field visits, or visits to onsite locations.

Hiring Practices

Stampede is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at [e-mail]. Final candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings including but not limited to background checks and drug screens.