Project Engineer

Mora Energy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mora Energy in Dallas, TX is seeking a Project Engineer to drive capital projects from scope through commissioning. The role collaborates with contractors, vendors, land/ROW, engineering and construction teams on gas meters, pipelines, compressor stations, and processing facilities.

Responsibilities include scope and cost estimation, schedules, procurement, permits, and EPC coordination. Travel to project sites and offices is required as projects progress from design to handoff to Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Petroleum Engineering.
• 5+ years of capital project execution experience in 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 in midstream (API, ASME B31.3/4/8 & VIII, DOT 192/5, NFPA, NACE, Texas RRC, etc.).
• PE license a plus, not required.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, 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.
• Coordinate 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 bid/award process.
• Oversee construction activities to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate commissioning and startup activities and handoff to Operations.
• Track project budgets and manage change orders.
• Provide support for PSSR, PSM, and PHA workflows on capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, permitting, HSE, and internal standards.

Skills

Project coordination

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Vendor management

EPC coordination

Regulatory compliance

Multi-discipline leadership

Education

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

Tools

Cost estimating tools

Scheduling software

Job description

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

Position Summary

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.