Entry-Level Pipeline Project Engineer

Pioneer Production Services, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation pay

Job summary

Pioneer Production Services, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer I to support Gas and Liquids Pipeline projects from concept through early development.

The role provides technical and project engineering support across planning, design, estimating, risk assessment, scheduling, and pre-sanction activities. The position is primarily office-based in Houston, TX with up to 10% travel to offices, operating facilities, construction sites, and supplier locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 0–3 years of oil & gas engineering, pipeline operations, project management, or project development experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of project scheduling, cost estimating, and project development.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Support front-end engineering, preliminary design, regulatory requirements, stakeholder coordination, and project execution planning.
• Develop project schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Assist in developing project charters from ROM through Class 3 estimates.
• Identify project risks, uncertainties, scope requirements, and execution strategies.
• Prepare project information and recommendations to support management decision‑making.
• Provide regular project status updates and reporting to management and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, construction, regulatory, and other project teams.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Scheduling basics

Cost estimating

Project development basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Pioneer Production Services, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer I to support Gas and Liquids Pipeline projects from concept through early development.

The role provides technical and project engineering support across planning, design, estimating, risk assessment, scheduling, and pre-sanction activities. The position is primarily office-based in Houston, TX with up to 10% travel to offices, operating facilities, construction sites, and supplier locations.