Entry-Level Project Engineer — Rotational Development

Energy Transfer; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking an Associate Project Engineer in the natural gas compression industry. This entry-level role develops technical, operational, and project management skills while supporting facilities, equipment, operations, reliability, and capital projects.

The position offers rotation across departments to broaden experience, with field site visits and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive safety, reliability, and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems, Petroleum, Chemical, Industrial or related engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel periodically to field locations and company facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects from concept through execution, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation.
• Assist with equipment evaluations, system analysis, and technical problem-solving activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Safety, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams on strategic initiatives.
• Participate in field visits to compression facilities and project locations to gain operational knowledge.
• Analyze operational and performance data to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Assist in preparing project scopes, engineering reports, cost estimates, and technical presentations.
• Support safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Develop a working knowledge of compression equipment, facility design, construction, and operational practices.
• Participate in rotational assignments and special projects as determined by business needs and development objectives.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Systems Engineering

Bachelors in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP is seeking an Associate Project Engineer in the natural gas compression industry. This entry-level role develops technical, operational, and project management skills while supporting facilities, equipment, operations, reliability, and capital projects.

The position offers rotation across departments to broaden experience, with field site visits and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive safety, reliability, and efficiency improvements.