Vice President - Engineering Capital Projects

About the role

The Vice President – Capital Projects Engineering is a key executive leader responsible for overseeing all engineering activities related to capital projects across the organization. This role drives the strategic direction, design, and execution of engineering initiatives to meet company objectives, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The VP will build and lead a high-performing engineering team, foster innovation, and collaborate closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes. Additionally, this role is responsible for establishing and maintaining standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and engineering business strategies that support consistent, efficient, and scalable delivery of projects globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function for capital projects, from initial design through execution and commissioning.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies, systems, and controls that align with company goals and industry best practices.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all engineering activities globally.
• Drive the development and execution of engineering business strategies that support scalable and efficient project delivery across multiple regions and business units.
• Build, develop, and manage a skilled engineering team capable of delivering complex capital projects.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure engineering solutions meet operational needs and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, project management, procurement, and safety to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Oversee project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning to optimize project performance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, regulators, and industry partners.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement.
• Champion a culture of safety, integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within the engineering organization.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on engineering performance, project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering professional growth and succession planning.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience/Specific Knowledge: Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering within capital projects, preferably in oil & gas or energy sectors. Proven success managing engineering teams and delivering large-scale, complex capital projects on time and within budget. Strong knowledge of engineering principles, project management, and regulatory requirements relevant to midstream oil & gas and energy infrastructure. Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Expertise in project scoping, estimating, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and permitting. Experience developing and implementing SOPs and business strategies for engineering functions supporting global projects. Ability to analyze technical and financial data to support decision-making. Proficiency with project management and engineering software tools. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Commitment to safety, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
• Certifications, Licenses & Registrations: Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus but not a mandatory requirement.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, & Abilities

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Current and active PE licensing.
• Training in project management software and techniques including project scoping and estimating utilizing work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control systems, design and construction management, team building, resource planning, procurement, and permitting is a plus.
• Knowledge of natural gas and oil pipeline, plant and pump station operations.
• Experience with FERC pipeline projects.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

Compensation

Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

EEO Statement

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.