Project Engineer III (Dallas or Midland, TX areas)

ONEOK, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybride; USD 110 000 - 166 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Engineer to lead medium-capex facility construction projects within Natural Gas Gathering & Processing. The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong stakeholder relationships, and ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

CAPEX ranges from $1M to $50M, with a hybrid work schedule (in-office Mon-Thu, remote Fri). The ideal candidate has experience with ASME B31.4, DOT pipeline, and 195 regulations, and will drive safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field; 7+ years of experience preferred.
• Experience in engineering design and criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs in pipeline systems.
• Strong communication with Operations and Commercial stakeholders; able to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Responsabilités

• Direct and/or perform engineering and/or project management activities for design, procurement, construction, or optimization of assets.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and milestones; manage contracts and purchase orders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and third‑party contractors to meet safety, quality, timeline and cost objectives.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and support implementation of new processes.

Connaissances

Engineering design

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Description du poste

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

Looking for more than just a job? At ONEOK, you’ll find work that matters, long-term stability, competitive rewards, and a safety-first team that has your back. We work hard, build strong relationships, and do the job right guided by innovation, inclusion and diversity, ethics, and excellence.

Your ideas have a place here—step into a role where your work directly drives solutions in a fast-evolving energy industry. At ONEOK, you’ll contribute to delivering energy products and services that power progress while gaining hands-on Project Engineering experience in plant operations and compressor stations. The Project Engineer will lead execution of medium‑capex facility construction projects within the Natural Gas Gathering & Processing business, managing projects from initiation through closeout. This role requires an Engineer with 10+ year experience who proactively drives projects to completion, builds strong, trust‑based relationships with Operations and Commercial stakeholders, and communicates clearly and transparently. Projects typically have CAPEX in the $1M–$50M range and involve coordinating cross‑functional teams and third‑party contractors to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives. You will be accountable for developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and milestone plans, and for ensuring milestones and deadlines are consistently met. A core responsibility is establishing and managing all project contracts and purchase orders and ensuring work is executed in strict accordance with those agreements. You must have experience with building ASME B314, DOT pipeline, and 195 regulations. The ideal candidate brings proven facilities project and automation technical experience in the Midstream or Oil & Gas sectors, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to build stakeholder trust and deliver projects on a schedule and within budget. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule: in‑office presence Monday - Thursday, with remote work on Friday.

ONEOK offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health benefits, a 6% 401(k) match plus 4 quarterly company contributions through the company’s profit sharing, $100,000 in life insurance, annual bonuses for all employees, and a minimum of three weeks of paid time off that recognizes your industry experience. Join a Fortune 500 company where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact matters.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Direct and/or perform engineering and/or project management activities related to design, procurement, construction, or optimization of company assets including but not limited to:

• Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters including but not limited to:

• Perform and review project management activities including but not limited to:

• Identify equipment efficiencies, complete hydraulic calculations, determine valve and pipeline sizing and perform gas flow analysis.

• Research, analyze, prepare and/or approve information including but not limited to:

• Analyze and /or provide support for various assets and make recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operation

• Evaluate proposed projects by conducting load studies

• Evaluate various measurement system designs and make recommendations for improvements related to station capacity and operating costs, to increase accuracy of measurement system and downstream reporting systems

• Perform and/or provide support for economic analysis related to potential new projects, including but not limited to operational estimates, determining equipment efficiencies, and needed enhancements and conducting definitive studies for potential acquisitions

• Identify opportunities for improvement and assist with implementation of new processes

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related field and the following job-related experience preferred

Work Experience

• Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs in pipeline systems

• Experience at this level is typically attained with seven or more years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management

• Experience achieving goals and developing employee/team strengths, exhibiting a positive example and influence that leads to employee, project, and stakeholder successes

• Experience in use and function of applications such as: Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc.

• Experience researching and preparing project materials and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and other relevant reports, forms, and correspondence

• Experience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and coordinating appropriate action/response

• Experience with and knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: material failure and structural analysis and industry standards and governmental regulations

• Knowledge of: and understanding of operational functions and commercial relationships with the ability to anticipate functional and transactional impacts

• Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence

• Ability to: analyze and resolve issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations obtaining assistance if needed on more complex design and calculations

• Ability to: review complex engineering drawings and material.

• Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines

• Ability to: identify, plan and organize projects to completion, goals, and initiatives

• Ability to: use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to a problem

• Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods

• Ability to: interact, negotiate, advise, and communicate effectively

• Ability to: operate office tools and equipment required

• Ability to: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, and coherent manner

Licenses and Certifications

• None required

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)

• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)

• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)

• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)

• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)

• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)

• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)

• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)

• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)

• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)

• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)

• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)

• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)

• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)

• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)

• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)

• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)

• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)

• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)

• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)

• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)

• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)

• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)

• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)

• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel to other locations required

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver’s license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [e-mail] or call 1-855-663-6547.

Expected Salary Range

$110,000.00 - $166,000.00