Senior Project Engineer

**Job Title:** Sr. Project Engineer **Direct Report:** VP, Engineering & Construction **FLSA Status:** Salary/Exempt **Travel Required:** Up to 40 % **Role/Responsibilities:** - Lead the successful execution of water infrastructure projects, including surface facilities, pipelines, pump stations, and hydraulic modeling systems. - Design and manage water pipeline projects ranging from 4-inch to 36-inch systems, including stress calculations, testing procedures, and applicable engineering standards. - Prepare, review, and approve engineering deliverables, including PFDs, P&IDs, line lists, datasheets, and design calculations, and apply a professional engineering stamp when required. - Coordinate project approvals, engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within approved budgets. - Develop AFE-level cost estimates, project budgets, and construction schedules, and maintain accurate forecasting of committed, actual, and estimated completion costs. - Work directly with all third-party construction companies and field operations to oversee construction from start to finish. - Work closely with Land, Commercial, Engineering, Construction, Accounting, Procurement, and field teams to support route selection, cost development, vendor coordination, and project execution. - Support field operations by troubleshooting system issues, optimizing performance, and planning maintenance activities. - Develop RFP and RFQ packages and collaborate with vendors and contractors to support competitive bidding, timely delivery, and cost-effective outcomes. - Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in Texas and New Mexico, as well as applicable safety, permitting, and engineering standards. - Apply relevant industry standards, including ASME B31.3, ASME B16.5, and other applicable specifications, to ensure project quality and compliance. - Promote adherence to company policies and procedures, including JSAs, training requirements, incident reporting, and safety observations. - Travel to project sites frequently to support project reviews, progress checks, commissioning, and startup activities. - Perform additional duties as assigned in support of business needs and organizational growth. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, or a related engineering discipline required; Master's degree preferred. - Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required; 10 or more years of experience preferred in pipeline design, hydraulics, or other related midstream operations. - Strong working knowledge of pipeline design, hydraulic systems, and water infrastructure project execution. - Thorough understanding of corrosion mitigation practices, including coatings and cathodic protection. - Experience in project planning, program management, and the execution of multiple mid-sized to large projects concurrently. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. - Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities, and deliver commitments on schedule. - Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to perform effectively in a demanding, fast-paced environment. - Familiarity with poly pipe construction and fusion methods; current certifications preferred. - Experience with lightning protection design, evaluation, and implementation for SWD facilities preferred. - Ability to travel up to 40% to field locations as required. **Physical Requirements:** - Ability to lift and carry office materials up to 25 pounds occasionally. - Ability to travel to field or office locations as needed. - Ability to work in both office and field environments. - Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb stairs for extended periods of time. - Occasional travel to field locations, construction sites, and operational facilities…