Project Engineer (Regulatory & Design)

Sempra Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sempra Infrastructure is seeking a seasoned engineer to act as a liaison between the Permitting Manager, E&C team, and EPC contractor to gather and review permitting documentation and agency authorizations. The role interfaces with federal and state agencies and mentors junior engineers throughout the process.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, design oversight, and collaboration with agencies to obtain permits while ensuring safety and sustainability throughout project execution,

Qualifications

• A 4 year degree in a relevant field or equivalent education/experience.
• 8 years of related experience.
• 5 years of regulatory FERC/PHMSA experience or LNG projects experience.
• Fundamentals of Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Resolves design and construction issues during project implementation.
• Integrates sustainable design principles to reduce environmental impact.
• Conducts structural analyses to optimize designs for cost, constructability, and sustainability.
• Collaborates with regulatory agencies to secure permits and ensure compliance.
• Provides technical guidance and oversight during design and construction, including site inspections.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Engineering design

Stakeholder communication

Sustainability integration

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

This position will work closely with and serve as a liaison between the Permitting Manager, E&C team, and EPC contractor to gather and review all technical documents required for permitting and agency authorizations. It will interface with federal and state agencies (e.g., FERC, USCG, PHMSA) and mentor junior engineers in these activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Resolves design and construction issues during project implementation, ensuring smooth execution and timely problem-solving.
• Integrate sustainable design principles to reduce environmental impact and enhance energy and resource efficiency.
• Conducts structural analyses and feasibility studies to optimize designs for cost-effectiveness, constructability, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies to secure necessary permits and ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Provides technical guidance and oversight throughout design and construction phases, including site inspections and structural assessments.
• Implements quality assurance protocols to ensure adherence to design specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Maintains detailed project documentation and develops innovative solutions to improve outcomes while staying current with industry advancements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications Education

Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

Typically requires 8 years of related experience.

Requires 5 years of regulatory FERC/PHMSA experience and/or equivalent LNG Projects experience.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications

Fundamentals of Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Engineering Design - A series of steps that engineers follow to find a solution to a problem.
• Design Plan Management - Managing the creation and development of design plans for projects, ensuring they meet specifications, regulations, and client requirements.
• Engineering Blueprint/Schematics Interpretation - Reading Engineering drawings and understanding the ideas and information that they are intended to communicate.
• Project/Program Management - The process of leading the work of a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria at a specified time.
• Specifications Development - Understanding the context, stakeholders and requirements of a project, and developing measurable criteria by which projects can be evaluated.
• Documentation and Records Management - Creating, distributing, using, maintaining and disposition of recorded information maintained as evidence of business activities and transactions.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
• Vendor Management - Overseeing relationships with key vendors and partner organizations that deliver products, services, and support to the business. Negotiating and managing contracts with key service providers to ensure service levels are set appropriately and met on an ongoing basis.
• Technical Reporting - A form of subjective and formal report that presents the objectives, processes, and results of technical work.
• Standards Management - Sets standards correctly and efficiently and adheres to them.

Other Qualifications

Ability to work overtime and travel as needed.

Work Schedule

HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 4 days per week onsite.

Area of Interest

Regulatory

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Total Rewards Philosophy

Note:The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively.Starting salaries may vary based on factors such asrelevantexperience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra Infrastructureoffersa competitive total rewards packagethat goes beyondbasesalary.This position iseligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Location

Houston Center of Excellence-TXHS

Pay Range

$129,500.00 - $204,500.00 / year

Pay Transparency

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