Principal Oil & Gas Facilities Engineer

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work available

Hybrid work available

Job summary

Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Principal Oil & Gas Facilities Engineer to join our team. You will lead advanced projects in fossil and renewable energy, CO2-EOR, and facility design, delivering solutions that balance performance, risk, and cost.

As part of UND's nonprofit EERC network, you’ll benefit from attractive benefits and opportunities for growth, with remote and hybrid work options, travel, and collaboration with global clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 15 years of experience in oil and gas operations.
• 10 years oilfield operations management/supervisory experience.
• Upstream oil and gas facilities design and operation experience.
• CO2-EOR experience with a focus on pipelines and facility design.
• Experience in task management to include planning, oversight, coordination, project status, and reporting and budget analysis.
• Resume and cover letter required.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Inform strategies with project teams and clients to enable prudent energy production and reduce carbon intensity.
• Develop proposals and budgets, pursue opportunities responsive to client interests.
• Assist project managers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Communicate progress effectively to stakeholders and lead meetings and presentations.
• Prepare briefings, technical reports, conference papers, and outreach materials; share results with community.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Curiosity

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Principal Oil & Gas Facilities Engineer

• 498332
• Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
• EERC
• Engineering
• Full-time Staff

Salary/Position Classification

• $134,000+ annual, dependent upon relevant experience, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: Yes
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

We’re looking for a Principal Oil & Gas Facilities Engineer to join our dynamic team at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)!

Join the EERC, an international leader in energy and environmental research and a nonprofit branch of the University of North Dakota (UND), which gives our employees access to unbeatable benefits and tuition waivers. Learn more about the EERC at undeerc.org.

Be a part of cutting-edge research, engage with professionals who share your passion, and create work you can be proud of. As a Principal Oil & Gas Facilities Engineer, you will contribute to the success of the organization by performing one or more of the following:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with project teams and EERC clients to inform strategies and implement solutions that enable prudent and economic production and use of fossil and renewable energy, reduce the carbon intensity of energy production, and assist stakeholders in understanding the economic implications of various pathways.
• Work in collaboration with EERC subject matter experts, leadership, and clients to prepare proposals and budgets and to develop, pursue, and execute business opportunities that are responsive to client interests.
• Assist project managers by working with project teams to ensure work is successfully completed on time, on budget, and within client expectations.
• Effectively and professionally communicate progress and status and participate in knowledge-sharing with stakeholders, including partaking in or leading in-person meetings, web meetings, conference calls, and presentations to stakeholders, and attending or presenting at conferences.
• Prepare briefings, technical reports, conference papers, peer-reviewed journal articles, and outreach materials. Communicate technical results to clients, stakeholders, the public, and the scientific community.
• Significant travel may be required.

The EERC is recognized as a global leader in developing clean, efficient energy solutions. With a dedicated team, we collaboratively develop innovative technologies to power the world efficiently while safeguarding our air, water, and soil. Trusted by over 1300 clients in 53 countries, our mission is to provide practical, pioneering solutions to the world’s energy and environmental challenges.

Required Competencies

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Motivated, adaptive individual with a positive, goal-oriented attitude
• Excel at working both individually and as part of a diverse team
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Knowledge, curiosity, and a passion for learning

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
• 15 years of experience in oil and gas operations
• 10 years oilfield operations management/supervisory experience
• Upstream oil and gas facilities design and operation experience
• CO2-EOR experience with a focus on pipelines and facility design
• Experience in task management to include planning, oversight, coordination, project status, and reporting and budget analysis
• Resume and cover letter
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of work experience related to oil and gas production.
• 15+ years of experience in a management role.
• Experience with planning, design, costing, implementation and operation of production and recycle infrastructure associated with waterflood and CO2 EOR.
• Experience with pipeline planning and design.
• Experience with chemical treatment design, optimization and troubleshooting for oil and gas operations.
• Experience in oil and gas production optimization and troubleshooting.