Project Engineer I

Pioneer Production Services, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation pay

Job summary

Pioneer Production Services, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer I to support Gas and Liquids Pipeline projects from concept through early development.

The role provides technical and project engineering support across planning, design, estimating, risk assessment, scheduling, and pre-sanction activities. The position is primarily office-based in Houston, TX with up to 10% travel to offices, operating facilities, construction sites, and supplier locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 0–3 years of oil & gas engineering, pipeline operations, project management, or project development experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of project scheduling, cost estimating, and project development.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing project needs.

Responsibilities

• Support front-end engineering, preliminary design, regulatory requirements, stakeholder coordination, and project execution planning.
• Develop project schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Assist in developing project charters from ROM through Class 3 estimates.
• Identify project risks, uncertainties, scope requirements, and execution strategies.
• Prepare project information and recommendations to support management decision‑making.
• Provide regular project status updates and reporting to management and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, construction, regulatory, and other project teams.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Scheduling basics

Cost estimating

Project development basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Pioneer Production Services, Inc. is a supplemental contract labor company founded in 2010 that provides specialized personnel to the oil, gas, and offshore marine industries. The company offers a wide range of services, including production operations, mechanical and electrical work, crane operations, marine rigging, dispatching, and maintenance. Its headquarters are in Lockport, LA, and it operates across North America.

Project Engineer I

Location – Houston, TX

Pay: $46- $48 per hour

Pioneer Production Services, Inc. is a supplemental contract labor company founded in 2010 that provides specialized personnel to the oil, gas, and offshore marine industries. The company offers a wide range of services, including production operations, mechanical and electrical work, crane operations, marine rigging, dispatching, and maintenance. Its headquarters are in Lockport, LA, and it operates across North America.

Job Summary

We are seeking an entry-level Project Engineer I to support the development of Gas and Liquids Pipeline projects from initial concept through early project development. This role provides technical and project engineering support across planning, design, estimating, risk assessment, scheduling, and pre-sanction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support front-end engineering, preliminary design, regulatory requirements, stakeholder coordination, and project execution planning.
• Develop project schedules, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Assist in developing project charters from Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) through Class 3 estimates.
• Identify project risks, uncertainties, scope requirements, and execution strategies.
• Prepare project information and recommendations to support management decision‑making.
• Provide regular project status updates and reporting to management and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, construction, regulatory, and other project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience in oil & gas engineering, pipeline operations, project management, or project development.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of project scheduling, cost estimating, and project development.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing project needs.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based.
• Up to 10% travel to offices, operating facilities, construction sites, and supplier locations.
• Valid passport and ability to travel between the U.S. and Canada as required.

Benefits Offered

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation pay for eligible employees

Please be advised, If selected, you will join Pioneer Production Services, Inc. as your employer and work at Enbridge facilities, partnering daily with Enbridge and contract team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer