JOB SUMMARY
ONEOK is seeking an Engineer IV in Mont Belvieu, TX, who will be responsible for leading project development activities supporting midstream assets and growth opportunities along the Gulf Coast. This role will focus on front-end project development across the project lifecycle, including conceptual design, scope development, project estimating, risk identification, strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, reporting, and technical support for Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) and related facilities. This position will also support strategic planning efforts and help ensure projects are positioned for successful execution.
The Engineer IV will collaborate closely with operations, engineering, construction, project management, commercial, and other cross-functional teams to develop and advance complex projects safely and effectively. The ideal candidate will bring proven project development experience, strong project estimating and planning capabilities, an understanding of project risk and organizational priorities, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders while providing technical guidance during project definition and evaluation. Midstream industry experience is preferred to help the selected candidate quickly learn operations and contribute to active development initiatives, though candidates with strong engineering, planning, or closely related project development backgrounds may also offer transferable experience.
This position is best suited for a candidate with approximately 5 to 10 years of relevant engineering, project development, operations, construction, or project management experience, including demonstrated success leading front-end project development activities for pipeline systems, processing or storage facilities, measurement and regulation assets, or other midstream infrastructure. Candidates should possess strong project estimating, risk assessment, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement capabilities, with a proven ability to develop technically sound recommendations that support business objectives and long-term asset strategies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to anticipate challenges, proactively develop solutions, influence cross-functional teams without direct authority, drive consistency in project development processes, transfer knowledge to build organizational capability, and effectively communicate project risks, costs, and opportunities to stakeholders and leadership. A bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred, and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
This role is based in Mont Belvieu, TX, and follows a hybrid schedule, with remote work available on Fridays and a 4-9-4 schedule option. Travel of approximately 10-15% is expected to support projects throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Job Profile Summary
Performs specialized engineering and/or project management duties related to one or more functional areas that may include: pipeline system planning and analysis, gathering system operation; gas and liquids measurement, gas analysis, and measurement station design; processing and/or storage facility operation; and/or estimating, designing, and coordinating construction projects.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Direct, perform, coordinate and/or approve engineering and/or project management activities related to design, procurement, construction, or optimization of company assets including but not limited to:
- Transmission and/or gathering systems, measurement and regulation facilities, compressor and pump stations and dehydration plants
- NGL fractionation, natural gas processing and/or hydrocarbon storage facilities
- Construction plans and implementation
- Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters including but not limited to:
- Equipment/system design
- Pipeline sizing and evaluation
- Pipeline control
- Pipeline facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance
- Policies and procedures
- Process Safety
- Direct, perform and review and/or approve project management activities including but not limited to:
- Bid proposals and contracts
- AFE preparation and cost management
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Material/equipment specifications and selection
- Construction plans and support
- Creating and updating schedules / timelines
- Preparing project progress and other reports
- Managing change orders
- Review work by engineers regarding equipment efficiencies, hydraulic calculations, valve and pipe sizing and gas flow analysis.
- Research, analyze, prepare and/or approve information including but not limited to:
- Engineering studies
- Governmental rules, regulations, codes, and standards
- Pipeline and/or measurement system analyses and recommendations
- Hydrocarbon processing and/or measurement bid proposals
- Construction and/or measurement contracts
- Cost estimates
- Material specifications/selections
- Oversee analysis and evaluation of various pipeline systems and review recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operation. Act as a subject matter expert to the organization for various engineering activities; mentor less experienced engineers
- Evaluate proposed projects by conducting load studies
- Review and create standard drawings for various measurement system designs and make recommendations for improvements related to station capacity and operating costs, to increase accuracy of measurement system and downstream reporting systems
- Analyze and perform economic analysis related to potential new projects, including but not limited to operational cost estimates, determining equipment efficiencies, and needed enhancements and conducting studies for potential acquisitions
- Recommend new processes and formulate new ideas; take lead role during implementation of new processes
- Anticipate changes in work demands and identify assignments or training to meet those demands.
- Oversee utilization of manpower and equipment resources
- Assess, schedule, and prioritize projects on customer needs and value to the organization
- May have oversight of employees engaged in field operations, construction and/or project management function
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field and the following job-related experience preferred:
Work Experience
- Experience and training related to:
- Transmission/gathering pipeline operations
- Gas measurement and regulation activities
- Processing and/or storage operations
- Company/governmental operating and safety procedures
- Pipeline stress/strain analysis
- Industry best practices and design philosophy
- Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs in pipeline systems
- Experience at this level is typically attained with ten or more years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management
- Experience achieving goals and developing employee/team strengths, exhibiting a positive example and influence that leads to employee, project, and stakeholder successes
- Experience in use and function of applications such as: Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc.
- Experience researching and preparing project materials and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and other relevant reports, forms, and correspondence
- Experience identifying, researching, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and determining appropriate action/response
- Experience with and knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance
- Experience with material failure and structural analysis and thorough knowledge of industry standards and governmental regulations
- Experience reading and interpreting governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence
- Experience reviewing and approving complex engineering drawings and material
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of: operational functions and commercial relationships with the ability to anticipate functional and transactional impacts
- Ability to: apply knowledge and sound problem-solving skills which include the ability to: research, analyze and resolve
- Ability to: issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations and aids others
- Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines
- Ability to: identify, conceptualize and organize projects to completion, goals, and initiatives
- Ability to: use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to a problem
- Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods
- Ability to: interact, negotiate, advise, and communicate effectively
- Ability to: operate office tools and equipment required
- Ability to: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, and coherent manner
Licenses and Certifications
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
- Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
- Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
- Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
- Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
- Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
- Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
- Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
- Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
- Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
- Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
- Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
- Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
- Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
- Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
- Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
- Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
- Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
- Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
- Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
- Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
- Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
- Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
- Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
- CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
- Travel to other locations required
Driving
- Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
Expected Salary Range
$133,000.00 - $199,000.00
