Staff Project Engineer-Rotating Equipment

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced project engineer/manager to lead capital projects from scope and design through funding, procurement, execution, and close‑out.

You will oversee liquids and power rotating equipment projects, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and on‑time delivery. You will direct teams across controls, engineering, operations, and field operations, coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must be a self-starter, have good organizational skills and be able to accept constantly changing priorities.
• Must be able to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple high priority tasks and work with minimal direct supervision while staying on schedule and within budget constraints.
• Familiarity with DOT 195, ASME, API and ASTM specifications, standards and recommended practices.

Responsibilities

• Meet the project scope, budget, and schedule for liquids and power rotating equipment projects.
• Implement the entire project cycle for projects including scope and design development, funding requests, estimating, submittals, and procurement.
• Prepare budget justifications and attend budget meetings for approval of proposed budgets.
• Provide project direction to project team members including controls, engineering design, operations, ROW, legal, environmental, supply chain, etc.
• Work with and provide guidance to the construction group members in construction and inspection activities.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to project stakeholders including commercial development, operations, outside customers, and executive Management.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings and site visits with Third Party vendors to prepare a project scope of work and budget.
• Manage multiple projects at various phases in different geographical areas at one time.
• Develop projects that adhere to company engineering standards, code compliance, safety requirements, and other accepted industry engineering practices.
• Coordinate with company personnel, as well as outside vendors and contractors for project implementation.
• The project manager will regularly attend department meetings and provide weekly reports of the project completion progress.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Familiarity with DOT 195, ASME, API and ASTM specifications, standards and recommended practices.

Job description

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary

This position will support capital projects with development of plans and specifications, perform analysis and provide reports on assigned tasks associated with the design and construction of new assets. This position will be responsible for the implementation and support of the entire project cycle for growth projects including scope and design development, request for funding preparation, estimating and submittals, material procurement, execution, construction oversight, and project close-out documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting the project scope, budget, and schedule for liquids and power rotating equipment projects.
• Implement entire project cycle for projects including scope and design development, request for funding preparation, estimating and submittals, material procurement, execution and construction oversight, cost and schedule management and project completion.
• Prepare budget justifications and attend budget meetings for approval of proposed budgets.
• Provide project direction to project team members including project controls, engineering design, operations, ROW, legal, environmental, supply chain, etc.
• Work with and provide guidance to the construction group members in construction and inspection activities.
• Supports business development (BD) with engineering reports, documentation, alternative options/designs, estimates, studies, capabilities definition, and presentation materials including making presentations to potential and existing client representatives.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to project stakeholders including commercial development, operations, outside customers, and executive Management.
• Conduct Stakeholder meetings and site visits while working with Third Party vendors to prepare a project scope of work and budget for assigned projects.
• Manage multiple projects at various phases in different geographical areas at one time.
• Take part in continuous improvement activities for growth projects and the development and implementation of MOC’s, Lessons Learned, PSSRs, training, etc.
• Develop projects that adhere to company engineering standards, code compliance, safety requirements, and other accepted industry engineering practices.
• Coordinate with company personnel, as well as outside vendors and contractors for project implementation.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a larger team.
• Work with company personnel in providing guidance on abilities of existing assets in system expansion projects.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and deepen engineering knowledge base and proficiencies and share knowledge with others.
• The project manager will regularly attend department meetings and provide weekly reports of the project completion progress.

Required Skills and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 10+ years related experience in pipeline, measurement, facilities, terminals, and/or processing environment.
• Review project plans & details for code compliance, proper company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.
• Evaluate project bids and make selections.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety as well as that of other employees and contractors on site, in addition to the protection of company assets and the general public.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must be a self-starter, have good organizational skills and be able to accept constantly changing priorities.
• Must be able to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple high priority tasks and work with minimal direct supervision while staying on schedule and within budget constraints.
• The requirement to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Must be able to work in, interact and balance a corporate office environment and field operations while maintaining professionalism, courtesy, and tact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Familiarity with DOT 195, ASME, API and ASTM specifications, standards and recommended practices.

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions and field work.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Overnight travel as required for projects.
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings which require appropriate personal protective equipment.

Required Experience is Commensurate with the Selected Job Level

• The Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 3-6 years of relevant job related experience.
• The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 6-10 years of relevant job related experience.
• The Staff Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 10+ years of relevant job related experience.
• The Principal Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant job related experience with a strong preference for a PE license.

DISCLAIMER

The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247. This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.