Project Engineer II

Onward Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager to lead midstream oil & gas projects in Houston. The role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary engineering efforts, reviewing documents, and supporting construction and startup activities.

You will work with senior engineers and managers to monitor schedules, ensure compliance with industry codes, and drive quality and safety across projects. A bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering discipline.
• 4–6 years of engineering experience in the oil & gas midstream sector (internship or co-op acceptable).
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (ASME, API, DOT/PHMSA).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic project scheduling tools.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar tools.
• EIT certification preferred with progress towards acquiring PE.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering deliverables and schedules across multiple disciplines.
• Prepare, review, and revise project documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare material requisitions and perform vendor technical reviews.
• Participate in design review meetings and assist in resolving technical issues.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Review and coordinate responses to RFIs.
• Monitor the project schedule and budget with senior engineers and managers.
• Ensure work meets quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering

EIT certification preferred with progress towards PE

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager

Reports To: Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager

Location: Houston, Texas

FLSA Status:

Summary:

The Project Engineer II supports the planning, coordination, and execution of midstream oil & gas projects, including pipelines, compressor stations, pump stations, meter stations, and associated facilities. This role requires greater technical and project execution responsibility than Project Engineer I, with more autonomy in handling work assignments while still receiving guidance from senior project engineers or project managers. This role ensures that engineering deliverables are completed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating engineering deliverables and schedules across multiple disciplines
• Prepare, review, and revise project documents, drawings, and specifications
• Prepare material requisitions and perform vendor technical reviews
• Participate in design review meetings and assist in resolving technical issues
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup
• Review and coordinate responses to RFIs
• Support senior project engineers and project managers in monitoring the project schedule and budget
• Ensure work meets quality, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to travel as required

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering discipline
• 4–6 years of engineering experience, preferably in the oil & gas midstream sector (internship or co-op experience acceptable)
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (ASME, API, DOT/PHMSA)
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic project scheduling tools
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar tools
• EIT certification preferred with progress towards acquiring P.E.
• Team player – able to communicate and relate well with others

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional lifting of office supplies or equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to move around the office for daily tasks and meetings, and job site visits (when required).

Onward Solutions offers unprecedented opportunity for career advancement to those who seek reward for excellent performance, sound judgement and strong work ethic. We envision a future where energy and associated infrastructure projects are delivered with unmatched safety, precision, reliability, and integrity. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity, and dedication to high ethical standards echoes throughout our workforce.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, 401k, and PTO.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.