Project Engineer

Mora Energy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mora Energy in Dallas, TX, seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital projects from scope definition through commissioning, collaborating with contractors, vendors, land/ROW, and engineering groups. You will develop scopes, manage schedules and budgets, coordinate procurement, and ensure compliance with API/ASME and DOT standards across gas meter stations, pipelines, and processing facilities.

Travel to project sites and vendor locations is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, civil, or petroleum engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in capital project execution within midstream, upstream, or downstream oil & gas.
• Exposure to design engineering and/or construction management for gas meter stations, pipelines, compressor stations, and processing facilities.
• Experience working with EPC contractors and managing multi-discipline project teams.
• Familiarity with cost estimating, scheduling tools, and project controls.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent project phases.
• Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to the midstream industry (API, ASME B31.3/4/8 and VIII, DOT 192/5, NFPA, NACE, Texas RRC requirements, etc.)
• PE license a plus, not required
• Willingness to travel to project sites, customer offices, and vendor locations throughout design, construction, and commissioning phases

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, design packages, and cost estimates for capital projects
• Build and maintain project schedules, tracking milestones from design through commissioning
• Manage procurement of long-lead equipment and materials
• Work with land/ROW to secure necessary rights of way, easements, and permits for new construction
• Work with EHS&R group for required project permits
• Manage relationships with EPC contractors and support the bid/award process
• Manage construction activities to ensure execution quality, budget, and schedule adherence
• Coordinate commissioning and startup activities, ensuring smooth handoff to Operations
• Track project budgets and manage change orders throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide support for PSSR, PSM, and PHA workflows on capital projects.
• Ensure projects meet applicable regulatory, permitting, HSE, and internal engineering standards

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Petroleum Engineering

Job description

Location: Dallas, TX, with travel to project sites or vendor locations

The Project Engineer will work closely with contractors, vendors, land/ROW, engineering firms, and construction groups to take capital projects from scope definition through commissioning. Projects will include gas meter stations, pipelines, compressor stations, and processing facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project scope, design packages, and cost estimates for capital projects
• Build and maintain project schedules, tracking milestones from design through commissioning
• Manage procurement of long-lead equipment and materials
• Work with land/ROW to secure necessary rights of way, easements, and permits for new construction
• Work with EHS&R group for required project permits
• Manage relationships with EPC contractors and support the bid/award process
• Manage construction activities to ensure execution quality, budget, and schedule adherence
• Coordinate commissioning and startup activities, ensuring smooth handoff to Operations
• Track project budgets and manage change orders throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide support for PSSR, PSM, and PHA workflows on capital projects.
• Ensure projects meet applicable regulatory, permitting, HSE, and internal engineering standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Petroleum Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in capital project execution within midstream, upstream, or downstream oil & gas
• Exposure to design engineering and/or construction management for gas meter stations, pipelines, compressor stations, and processing facilities
• Experience working with EPC contractors and managing multi-discipline project teams
• Familiarity with cost estimating, scheduling tools, and project controls
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent project phases
• Knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations applicable to the midstream industry (API, ASME B31.3/4/8 and VIII, DOT 192/5, NFPA, NACE, Texas RRC requirements, etc.)
• PE license a plus, not required
• Willingness to travel to project sites, customer offices, and vendor locations throughout design, construction, and commissioning phases

Primarily office-based in Dallas, with regular travel to active construction sites, customer offices, and vendor locations during design, construction, and commissioning phases.