PROJECT ENGINEER-PIPELINE OR PIPELINE FACILITIES

Shelby American, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee small projects and segments of larger pipeline projects. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, ensuring the successful coordination of engineering, construction, and project management tasks. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pipeline engineering and a strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact project success and client satisfaction. If you are driven, organized, and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in pipeline engineering required.
• Professional Engineer registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering, construction, and purchasing aspects of projects.
• Manage project team activities to meet schedule commitments.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering Software

Job description

Description

Position Title: Project Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

The individual is responsible for project engineering on small projects or portions of larger Pipeline or Pipeline Facilities projects. A project engineer is defined as an individual who has responsibility for coordinating the various engineering, construction, purchasing, scheduling, and start-up aspects of a project(s) or an individual who has responsibility for the technical excellence of the engineering portion of a project(s) across all disciplines. Typically, the individual at this level has been promoted from a General Engineering Level position or transferred from another position of comparable level. A professional registration or license is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Review and utilize Gulf procedures and work instructions as assigned to the Project Management group personnel.
• Direct engineering and design for the assigned segment of the project.
• Assign a scope of work to each discipline working on the project team and distribute design information as required.
• Participate in weekly project team meetings and maintain the action item/deliverable register for review and updating on a weekly basis.
• Resolve problems at the interface between the segment and adjoining segments or between disciplines on the project team.
• Review deliverable products to ensure the intent of the basis of design is met.
• Assist in engineering design when the engineering specialty is required.
• Manage the activities of the project team to meet the committed schedule.
• Document orders initiated by the Client and determine the impact of these change orders on the segment of the project.
• Review progress of work scope and report on schedule and budget projections.

Qualifications

• Normally requires a BS or MS degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience in pipeline or pipeline facilities engineering, with typical engineering experience ranging from 10 to 15 years.
• Must be able to build out estimates in order to develop projects.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required; graduate engineering degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer preferred.

Competencies

• Results oriented.
• Customer focused.
• Impact and influence.
• Business and people acumen.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.
• Ability to travel as required for meetings with client(s), other parties, or site visits that may require overnight stay.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.