Facilities Engineer III

QB Energy LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 138,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term/dis

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Paid time off and holidays

Gym membership reimbursement

Onsite gym

Cellphone reimbursement

Paid parking or RTD pass

Job summary

QB Energy LLC in Denver seeks a Facilities Engineer III to design, optimize, and reliably operate gas infrastructure across the Piceance Basin. You will lead projects from concept through startup, support regulatory compliance, and drive performance and emissions reduction with minimal supervision.

The role requires 5+ years in oil & gas facilities or midstream engineering, and a PE is preferred. Travel to field sites is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or related Engineering is required.
• PE preferred; EIT with PE pursuit encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize compression, gathering, pipeline, liquid handling, and production facility infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and basis-of-design packages.
• Perform hydraulic modeling, equipment sizing, and facility evaluations.
• Lead compressor optimization and methane reduction initiatives.
• Develop conceptual cost estimates and engineering scopes for capital projects.
• Manage engineering and execution of capital projects from concept through startup.
• Support procurement, contractor management, scheduling, budgeting, and project reporting.
• Ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget project delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or related Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

CAD/P&ID

Process simulation

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Company Information

QB Energy is on a clear path to becoming one of the top natural gas producers in the country, backed by Quantum Energy Partners, one of the top private equity firms in energy, with a 20-year drilling inventory and integrated upstream and midstream operations built to compete with the best gas projects in North America. We create long-term value through continuous improvement and bold innovation — and we're looking for entrepreneurial people who want to help build that future, not just work in it.

Operating across roughly 400,000 net acres in the Piceance Basin of Western Colorado, we're proving that aggressive growth and real environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Join a team that takes as much pride in how we build this company as in what we produce.

Job Summary

The Facilities Engineer III is a senior technical contributor within QB Energy’s Midstream & Regulatory team, responsible for the design, optimization, and reliability of production, gathering, compression, and water-handling infrastructure across the Piceance Basin. This role leads engineering projects from concept through startup, supports regulatory compliance, and drives operational performance, capital efficiency, and emissions reduction initiatives with minimal supervision

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Facilities Design & Engineering

• Design and optimize compression, gathering, pipeline, liquid handling, and production facility infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and basis-of-design packages.
• Perform hydraulic modeling, equipment sizing, and facility evaluations.
• Lead compressor optimization and methane reduction initiatives.
• Develop conceptual cost estimates and engineering scopes for capital projects.

Capacity Planning & System Performance

• Lead gathering system planning, throughput forecasting, and constraint analysis.
• Identify and resolve facility bottlenecks and reliability issues.
• Integrate production forecasts into infrastructure development plans.
• Evaluate and present operational and capital improvement scenarios.

Capital Projects

• Manage engineering and execution of capital projects from concept through startup.
• Support procurement, contractor management, scheduling, budgeting, and project reporting.
• Ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget project delivery.

Regulatory Compliance & Permitting

• Support facility permitting and regulatory compliance with ECMC, BLM, air quality, and emissions requirements.
• Prepare permit applications, compliance analyses, and regulatory filings.
• Manage facility compliance reporting and permit renewals.

Environmental & Emissions

• Lead emissions reduction projects and air compliance engineering efforts.
• Maintain emissions inventories and evaluate mitigation opportunities aligned with ESG objectives.

Field Operations Support

• Provide field engineering support, troubleshooting, and facility assessments.
• Coordinate with operations teams to improve facility performance and reliability.
• Maintain facility records, drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Support produced water and flowback infrastructure planning and operations.

Safety

• Champion safe work practices in all engineering, field, and project activities.

Qualifications

Education

• B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or related Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• PE preferred; EIT with PE pursuit encouraged.

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of gas compression, dehydration, treating, gathering systems, and pipe hydraulics.
• Experience with process simulation and hydraulic modeling software preferred.
• Familiarity with ECMC and BLM regulatory requirements.
• Ability to apply economic analysis to engineering and capital decisions.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and effective in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in MS Office; CAD/P&ID software experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel and support field operations as needed.

Experience

• 5+ years of oil & gas facilities, production, or midstream engineering experience.
• Piceance Basin or similar tight-gas basin experience preferred.
• Experience in compression, gathering systems, facilities design, liquid handling, or emissions reduction projects.

Compensation

The base compensation for this role in this location is targeted between $138,000 and $168,000 annually. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the range listed above.

Benefits And Perks

As a QB Energy employee, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (lowest-tier medical premiums covered 100% for employees and dependents), company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6% of compensation, paid time off and holidays, gym membership reimbursement, an onsite gym, cellphone reimbursement, and paid parking or an RTD pass.

Additional Information

This posting does not list every duty or responsibility of the role, and QB Energy may adjust responsibilities at any time. QB Energy is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable law. Need an accommodation during the application process? Contact [e-mail].

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