Field Optimization Engineer: Growth Projects & Gas Processing

Energy Transfer; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer is seeking a Field Optimization Engineer in Midland, TX to advance field operations through hydraulic and process modeling, compressor performance evaluations, and capital project execution.

You will lead projects from scoping through commissioning, coordinating with operations, planning, and construction teams while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and schedule adherence. This role requires extensive field experience and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Experience in natural gas treating, fractionation, or processing is required.
• 5+ years of combined engineering, operations, and/or project experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products and engineering programs.

Responsibilities

• Model hydraulic and process systems to identify opportunities and project scope.
• Perform compressor performance runs to ensure optimal field compression.
• Manage regional gas gathering, processing, and treating plant projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Lead full project cycle for growth capital projects from scoping to completion.
• Guide Construction Group on engineering projects during execution and inspection activities.
• Maintain cost and schedule discipline to meet commercial commitments.
• Coordinate with operations, controls, planning, and contractors for project implementation.
• Participate in PSM activities including reviews, PHAs, LOPAs, MOCs, and training.
• Review designs, drawings, and studies for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with system planning to maintain standards and safe practices.

Skills

ChemE/ME degree

Gas processing

5+ years experience

MS Office & eng tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ChemE/ME preferred)

Job description

Energy Transfer is seeking a Field Optimization Engineer in Midland, TX to advance field operations through hydraulic and process modeling, compressor performance evaluations, and capital project execution.

You will lead projects from scoping through commissioning, coordinating with operations, planning, and construction teams while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and schedule adherence. This role requires extensive field experience and travel as needed.