Oil and Gas Project Engineer

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 88,704 - 126,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

HDR is looking for a multidisciplinary Oil and Gas Project Engineer based in Denver, Colorado. The role includes leading engineering duties for natural gas pipelines and facilities, mentoring junior staff, and managing project tasks. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a valid professional engineering license, and at least 5 years of industry experience. Benefits offered comprise medical, dental, and retirement plans, with a salary range between $88,704 - $126,720 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related oil and gas industry experience.
• Experience interfacing with Federal, State, and local agencies for project planning.
• Professional engineering license recognized for the location of the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering duties for pipelines and facilities projects.
• Mentor younger engineering staff.
• Review and perform linear pipeline design and related calculations.
• Manage task-level efforts on projects as a deputy Project Manager.

Skills

Natural gas pipelines

Trenchless crossings

Project execution

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

PLS CAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of multidisciplinary Oil and Gas Project Engineer, we’ll count on you to do the following:

• Lead engineering duties for multi-disciplined natural gas pipelines, liquids pipelines, and facility projects within the rapidly expanding Oil & Gas program in the United States.
• Mentoring younger engineering staff on design codes and considerations.
• Typical projects include pipeline mainline, trenchless installations, and associated facilities such as metering, regulation, compression, over‑pressure protection, and storage.
• Reviewing and/or performing linear pipeline design and associated calculations, verifying code and standard compliance, quality checks, reviewing manufacturers' drawings, preparing procurement specifications and construction documents, bid evaluations, conceptual design studies, report writing, selecting materials and equipment, observing construction, participating in project meetings, project permitting, and other similar tasks.
• Occasionally manage task‑level efforts on projects and may function as a deputy Project Manager.
• Travel: less than 20% internal project team meetings, client, contractor, and vendor meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related oil and gas industry experience.
• Experience with natural gas pipelines and trenchless crossings.
• Experience with natural gas regulating facilities.
• Ability to perform site investigation, permitting requirements, environmental condition evaluation, and determination.
• Experience interfacing with Federal, State, and local agencies as well as community boards for project planning.
• Computer skills: AutoCAD, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Earth; ArcGIS strongly preferred.
• Self‑motivated, creative with strong organizational, interpersonal communication, writing, and presentation skills. Ability to work with little direction to meet project goals and develop detail plans.
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (PE or P.Eng).
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, Revit).
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. Colorado: $88,704.00 - $126,720.00.

Location and Classification

Primary Location: United States—Colorado—Denver

Industry: Industrial

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.