Engineering Manager - Oil and Gas

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% company match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- and long-term disability

Maternity and paternity leave

Paid time off

Wellness/Fitness reimbursements

Pet insurance plan

Professional development training

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is hiring an Engineering Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role entails managing multiple oil and gas projects, ensuring quality, coordinating engineering teams, and overseeing staff development. Candidates should have a BS in relevant fields and over 15 years of experience, including project management. The position offers a hybrid work program and benefits such as 401(k) matching, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in engineering management in the oil or natural gas industry.
• 5–10 years of project management experience.
• General understanding of DOT, API, ANSI, ASME regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects for oil and gas industry clients.
• Coordinate engineering teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee staff development and project budgeting.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Petroleum Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Engineering Manager – Oil & Gas in the Charlotte, North Carolina location.

In this role you will manage multiple projects for oil and natural gas industry clients, coordinating engineering teams, ensuring quality and timely delivery, and overseeing staff development.

Posting Location

Charlotte, NC

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical leadership and project management on various sized projects spanning gas and liquid clients, including mainline pipe and facilities.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating efforts with support groups to deliver a quality on‑time product and a financially successful project.
• Offer technical support as part of an engineering team on large or complex projects as needed.
• Develop projects from conceptual through final design, providing technical support and generating personnel and cost estimates.
• Ensure engineering, design, and drafting quality, compliance with standards, procedures, codes and ordinances, and adherence to project schedules.
• Manage and supervise personnel functions such as hiring, performance appraisals, salary recommendations, and employee development.
• Support office management, including annual budgets and related expenses, and collaborate on office events within budget.
• Lead or support proposal efforts, working with multiple disciplines and subcontractors to develop scope and competitive pricing.
• Participate in business development and assist the section manager in implementing the department business plan.
• Expand client relationships and support new client pursuits as needed.
• Prepare, review, and execute agreements for professional services.

What You’ll Need

• BS in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Petroleum Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum.
• 15+ years of experience, including engineering management in the oil, natural gas, or related industry.
• 5–10 years performing project work as a project manager with strong project management tools and best practices.
• High motivation and self‑starter attitude.
• General understanding and ability to interpret and apply DOT, API, ANSI, ASME, and owner regulations, codes, and standards.
• Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Willingness to travel and possession of a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), required.
• Professional Project Manager (PMP) certification.
• Ability to supervise and direct work of others.
• Experience with multi‑discipline projects simultaneously.
• Business development skills and client interaction.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong team orientation and work ethic.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional development and training.
• Mentoring program.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness/Fitness reimbursements.
• Pet insurance plan.
• Hybrid work program.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.