JOB SUMMARYJob Profile SummaryLaunch your engineering career with ONEOK's Field Engineering Rotational Program, a structured 2-3 year development program designed for early-career engineers who want to build technical expertise, gain field experience, and develop a deep understanding of ONEOK's operations.
The program provides hands-on exposure to the design, operation, maintenance, and optimization of critical energy infrastructure across our natural gas, NGL, and pipeline systems. Through a series of rotational assignments, participants develop a strong technical foundation while gaining insight into how engineering supports the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of energy products.
As a participant, you will rotate through a variety of engineering and operational roles, working alongside experienced professionals on projects that directly impact the business. Rotations are designed to build both technical capability and operational knowledge, preparing participants for long-term engineering careers within ONEOK.
Participants commit to a minimum of three years in the program, with rotations typically lasting approximately one year. Depending on business needs and career interests, rotational opportunities may include:
- Pipeline Engineering
- Natural Gas Gathering & Processing Engineering
- NGL Engineering
- Operations Engineering
- Integrity & Reliability Engineering
- Project Engineering
- Measurement & Controls
- Asset Optimization & Technical Services
- Field Operations Support
Throughout the program, you will:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of ONEOK's assets, operations, and engineering practices
- Apply engineering principles to real-world operational challenges
- Build technical, problem-solving, and leadership skills through hands-on experience
- Partner with field operations, maintenance, and business teams across the organization
- Receive mentorship, coaching, and ongoing development support from experienced leaders and engineers
- Expand your professional network across multiple business units and locations
At ONEOK, you'll make meaningful contributions from day one, work on projects that support critical energy infrastructure, and build the skills and experience needed for a successful long-term career in engineering.
Rotation locations may include, Midland, TX; Mont Belvieu, TX; Sidney, MT; Medford, OK; Bushton, KS, as well as additional field locations.
Education- Bachelor's Degree in engineering or closely related field and the following job related experience preferred:
Work Experience- Experience in use and function of applications such as: Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Knowledge of: pipelines and/or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance
- Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence
- Ability to: manage and prioritize assignments with competing deadlines
- Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods
- Ability to: interact, negotiate 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 CertificationsStrength 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
Expected Salary Range$77,000.00 - $115,000.00
