Staff Project Engineer-Rotating Equipment

Energy Transfer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer in Houston, TX is seeking a Staff Project Engineer for rotating equipment to support capital projects from scope and design through funding, procurement, execution, and project close-out. The role requires handling multiple projects across regions, and may involve interaction with commercial development and client representatives.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 10+ years of related experience, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to handle changing priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks independently while staying on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Meet project scope, budget, and schedule for liquids and power rotating equipment projects.
• Manage the entire project cycle from scope/design through funding, procurement, execution, and close-out.
• Provide project direction to design, operations, ROW, legal, environmental, and supply chain teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PE license (preferred)

Job description

Job Description - Staff Project Engineer-Rotating Equipment (2610002677)

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 oth ers.
• The project manager will regularly attend department meetings and provide weekly reports of the project completion progress.

Required Skills

Required Skills

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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

Primary Location

Primary Location: United States-TX-HOUSTON

Work Locations

Work Locations: Houston TX 1300 Main (100000189) 1300 Main Street Houston 77002

Job

Organization

Schedule

Schedule: Regular

Full-time

Travel

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Job Posting

Job Posting: Jul 14, 2026, 4:00:00 AM

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