SM Energy

Sr. Facilities Engineer - Projects

SM Energy$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, Civil, or related Engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of Oil & Gas facilities or midstream engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading capital projects with significant scope and complexity.
  • Strong knowledge of facilities and midstream systems, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment design, and pipeline infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting both greenfield and brownfield facilities projects.
  • Prior field engineering or startup experience.
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across disciplines.
  • Expert level of skill in Microsoft Office and experience with industry software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end management of midstream capital projects from feasibility to execution.
  • Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and manage contracts.
  • Act as the technical authority on facilities and pipeline design.
  • Oversee third-party engineering and contract execution.
  • Support construction and startup, ensuring technical integrity on site.
  • Manage safety and regulatory processes including MOC and PHA.
  • Optimize existing facilities for improved safety and operational efficiency.
  • Provide mentorship to early career engineers.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead complex capital projects in a dynamic environment.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams including EHS and Operations.
  • Focus on innovation and cost-effectiveness in project execution.
  • Potential for professional development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Field presence enhances practical experience and relationship-building.
Full Job Description
The Senior Facilities Engineer - Projects is responsible for leading the engineering and execution of large, complex facilities and midstream capital projects across company-operated assets. This role serves as a senior level individual contributor and technical authority, providing end-to-end project leadership from concept development through construction, startup, and optimization. The position works closely with Operations, Construction, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and EHS teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead facilities and midstream capital projects from feasibility, design, and AFE development through construction, startup, and close-out.
  • Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and bid packages; manage execution to meet cost and schedule commitments.
  • Serve as the technical authority for facilities, pipelines, and associated infrastructure design.
  • Provide engineering oversight and direction to third-party engineering firms and contractors.
  • Support construction, commissioning, and startup activities, including field engineering and issue resolution.
  • Prepare and lead Management of Change (MOC) processes, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
  • Evaluate and optimize existing facilities to improve safety, reliability, air compliance performance, and operational efficiency. Provide support to Production team on Optimization projects.
  • Partner with other Facilities Engineers on a safe and cost-effective design, while minimizing loss of production revenue through innovative techniques, procedures and equipment design.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, company standards, and environmental and air-quality regulations.
  • Partner with EHS and Regulatory teams to support process safety and compliant designs.
  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to early career facilities engineers.
  • On-call support, including nights and weekends, may be required.
  • Expected field presence as required to support Construction and Production.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, Civil, or related Engineering discipline.
  • 8+ years of Oil & Gas facilities or midstream engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading capital projects with significant scope and complexity.
  • Strong knowledge of facilities and midstream systems, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment design, and pipeline infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting both greenfield and brownfield facilities projects.
  • Prior field engineering or startup experience.
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across disciplines.
  • Expert level of skill in Microsoft Office. Experience with commonly used industry software, especially process modeling and project management tools.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in Delaware and Midland Basin preferred.
  • OSHA PSM experience preferred.
  • PMP certification preferred.


Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About SM Energy

SM Energy Company is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in North America. The company's operations are focused on unconventional resource plays in the United States, including the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico, the Eagle Ford shale in South Texas, and the Powder River Basin in Wyoming. SM Energy Company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Learn more about SM Energy
Size
506 employees
Market Cap
$4.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$764.6 million
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
+17.3%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
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