Project Engineer

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Midland, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Energy • Utilities
The Role
Engineers and manages midstream facility and gas plant projects, including compressor station and processing projects. Develops scopes and cost estimates, manages schedules and budgets, coordinates construction and third-party contractors, supports operations, resolves technical issues, and ensures safety, regulatory, and customer requirements are met. The role also provides technical guidance, evaluates processes for continuous improvement, and manages multiple concurrent projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.
Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Schedule: M-F, 8-5

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Engineer will engineer, execute, and manage midstream facility and gas plant projects while utilizing a deep technical knowledge and focus on customer service.  Other duties include:

  • Work independently on projects/technical assignments
  • Define and prepare project scopes and cost estimates for compressor station and gas processing projects
  • Manage project costs and schedules
  • Execute multiple concurrent projects simultaneously
  • Provide technical guidance to support operations and other internal and external stakeholders
  • Lead teams to identify and solve technical and project management issues
  • Maintain a strong understanding of industry and operational requirements
  • Utilize best practices and safety standards
  • Assist Management in making informed decisions
  • Interface with customers and stakeholders, and communicate the status of developmental activities
  • Perform a wide spectrum of assignments, requiring technical evaluation, innovation, and judgement while maintaining customer satisfaction
  • Evaluate current processes to ensure continuous improvement
  • Coordinate with construction personnel to ensure operational and regulatory requirements are met on all projects
  • Oversee third party contract personnel engaged in projects
  • Maintain a focus to detail across all work products
  • All other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering
  • 4+ years of relevant midstream engineering experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft products
  • Experience using engineering design software, including, but not limited to: Promax, Ariel Performance, Fisher Sizing, Daniel’s sizing, etc.

Working Conditions: 

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
  • Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
  • Will require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. in a safe manner on an occasional basis.
  • Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

Kinetik is an equal employment 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering
  • 4+ years of relevant midstream engineering experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft products
  • Experience using engineering design software such as Promax, Ariel Performance, Fisher Sizing, or Daniel’s sizing
  • Ability to work outside normal working hours as needed
  • Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally
  • Valid driver’s license and satisfactory safe driving record
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
500 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Kinetik is a fully integrated, pure-play midstream energy company operating across the Permian Basin and connecting production to Gulf Coast markets. It provides midstream infrastructure and services in the Delaware Basin, positioning itself as the largest midstream operator in that region. The company has grown organically and through acquisitions since its formation in 2012, expanding its capabilities, footprint, and service offerings.

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