Engineering Manager - Oil & Gas

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager – Oil & Gas to join our team in Charlotte, NC.

You will lead technical teams and manage projects involving refined petroleum products, crude oil, and natural gas pipelines, coordinating with multiple disciplines to deliver safe, compliant, and on-time results. The ideal candidate has ABET-accredited degree and 15+ years of engineering leadership experience in oil and gas, with strong project management and client development skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Petroleum Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum.
• 15+ years of experience, including engineering management in oil/gas or related industry.
• 5–10+ years project management experience with formal tools and best practices.
• Willing to travel and hold a valid driver's license.
• Understanding of DOT, API, ANSI, ASME and owner regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and project management across gas and liquid projects.
• Lead multiple projects, coordinating with support groups to ensure on-time, profitable delivery.
• Provide technical support within an engineering team on large/complex projects.
• Develop concepts through final design and prepare manpower and cost estimates.
• Ensure quality and compliance with codes, standards, and schedules; mentor staff.
• Manage office staffing, budgets, and staff development; assist with business planning.
• Lead proposal efforts with multiple disciplines and subcontractors.
• Support client development and expand relationships with current clients.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

MS Office suite

Education

ABET accredited degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Engineering Manager – Oil & Gas to join our team. In this role you will enjoy working with clients in the oil and natural gas industry on a wide variety of projects involving refined petroleum products, crude oil and natural gas pipelines and related facilities. Candidates will experience a fast paced, high demand work environment, managing multiple projects for a variety of clients, coordinating efforts with multiple disciplines and support resources, and managing staff.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical leadership and project management on various sizes of projects that could span both gas and liquid clients. Projects will involve both mainline pipe and facilities
• Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate efforts with support groups ensuring a quality on-time product for our client, and a financially successful project
• Provide technical support as part of an engineering team on large/complex projects as needed
• Project development - provide technical support for the development of projects (conceptual through final design)
• Determines personnel needed with most appropriate individual qualifications and prepares manpower and cost estimates of location as required.
• Ensures the quality, accuracy, and completeness of the office’s work as to engineering, design, and drafting quality; compliance with established standards, procedures, codes and ordinances; adherence to design and project schedules; and provides adequate training, technical and administrative guidance, and instruction to personnel within the location.
• Manages and supervises various personnel functions, including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, salary recommendations, and employee development
• Support the management of the office including annual location budgets and associated expenses. Collaborate with the team to organize and lead office events within the approved budget.
• Lead and/or support proposal efforts being able to work with multiple disciplines and subcontractors for developing scope and competitive pricing
• Actively participates in business development efforts and assists the section manager in development and implementation of the department business plan.
• Expand on relationships and workload with current clients and support efforts as needed for pursuit of new clients
• Prepares and/or reviews and executes 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 experience, in the oil, natural gas, or related industry
• Minimum of 5-10 years performing project work as a project manager with a firm understanding and experience in applying project management tools and best practices
• Highly motivated self-starter
• General understanding of and able to interpret and apply DOT, API, ANSI, ASME and owner regulations, codes and standards
• Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
• Must be willing to travel and have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), required
• Professional Project Manager (PMP) a plus
• Ability to supervise and direct work of others
• Ability to work on several multi‐discipline projects simultaneously
• Ability to develop business and work with clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to positively influence others and develop strong internal and external relationships
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues on multiple projects
• Strong team skills complemented with a strong work ethic
• Supervisory experience a plus

Who We Are

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full-time Regular Employee Benefits And Perks Include

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & 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

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.

Statement On Diversity And Inclusion

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us—and let’s make a difference, together.

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