Engineering Manager - EPC Division

LONGHORN STAFFING SOLUTIONS; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LONGHORN STAFFING SOLUTIONS is seeking an Engineering Manager for the EPC Division (Midstream / Energy Infrastructure). This role leads engineering execution across EPC projects from proposal to construction and is ideal for a senior manager transitioning into engineering-focused leadership under an EPC Director.

The position drives engineering delivery, project performance, estimating support, cost control, and schedule execution across multiple concurrent projects and requires an active PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering (or equivalent).
• Active PE license required.
• 10+ years of EPC/industrial project execution experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering input for EPC pursuits, including estimating strategy, scope development, scheduling and staffing plans.
• Serve as technical lead across proposals and active projects, including technology selection and constructability input.
• Review and approve engineering estimates and bid packages for full scope coverage and accuracy.
• Oversee engineering execution from proposal through detailed engineering and construction phases.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure cost, schedule, quality, safety and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering

Job description

Engineering Manager - EPC Division (Midstream / Energy Infrastructure)

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering execution across EPC projects from proposal through construction. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a senior EPC Project Manager or Project Engineering Manager ready to step into engineering-focused leadership under an EPC Director.

This role is responsible for driving engineering delivery, project performance, estimating support, cost control, schedule execution, staffing coordination, and technical quality across multiple concurrent projects.

A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead engineering input for EPC pursuits, including estimating strategy, scope development, scheduling, staffing plans, and proposal execution
• Serve as technical lead across proposals and active projects, including technology selection, execution strategy, and constructability input
• Review and approve engineering estimates and bid packages to ensure full scope coverage and accuracy
• Oversee engineering execution from proposal through detailed engineering and construction phases
• Partner closely with Project Managers to ensure full lifecycle project success (cost, schedule, quality, safety, customer satisfaction)
• Drive project controls including cost tracking, scheduling, QC procedures, and internal review discipline
• Monitor labor reporting, utilization, and project performance metrics; implement corrective actions as needed
• Conduct line-item project reviews with Project Managers to ensure alignment with budgets and execution goals
• Optimize engineering staffing and resource allocation across multiple projects to maximize efficiency and profitability
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of engineering staff
• Participate in performance management, including evaluations and recommendations for advancement or corrective action
• Support development and refinement of engineering standards, procedures, and best practices
• Identify and implement new tools, technologies, and process improvements to enhance execution
• Collaborate across Business Development, Finance, HR, Construction, and Operations
• Maintain strong client relationships and support successful project delivery and continuity

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of EPC, engineering, or industrial project execution experience
• EPC Project Management or Project Engineering background with full lifecycle responsibility (proposal through construction)
• Proven experience managing cost, schedule, estimating, and project controls on complex energy infrastructure projects
• Background in midstream, energy, or industrial construction environments
• Experience supporting or leading engineering teams within EPC project structures
• Strong leadership presence with ability to transition from execution-focused PM role into engineering-focused leadership
• Working knowledge of engineering/project management tools and systems
• communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills