Associate Engineer

About the role

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. The role is 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meeting the project scope, budget, and schedule for natural gas 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, PSSR’s, 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 as a technical expert and provide guidance on highly complex technical questions.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 0‑6 years related experience in pipeline, measurement, facilities, compression, and/or processing environment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Associate Engineer level: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 0‑3 years of experience.
• Engineer level: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 3‑6 years of relevant job‑related experience.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license (preferred).
• Familiarity with DOT 192, ASME, API and ASTM specifications, standards and recommended practices (preferred).