Project Engineer - Oil & Gas

Responsibilities

The Project Engineer - Oil & Gas is responsible for the planning, coordination, technical oversight, and execution support of engineering projects across S&L’s oil and gas division. This role serves as the primary interface between project management and engineering disciplines. The project engineering will also work closely with clients, and contractors to ensure that scope, quality, schedule, cost, and safety objectives are achieved from concept development through packages Issued for Construction (IFC).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, planning, and execution of oil and gas projects (FEED, detailed design, greenfield, EPCM, brownfield modifications, and debottlenecking).

• Work with Project management to translate client RFPs, contracts, and into clear engineering scopes and deliverables.

• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering activities (process, mechanical, piping, civil/structural, I&C, electrical) to ensure technical alignment, operability and constructability.

• Support design reviews (model reviews, PFD/P&ID reviews, HAZID/HAZOP/PHA, 3D model reviews) and ensure close-out of action items and record technical notes during these events.

• Review and approve engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and data sheets for technical accuracy and compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements.

• Identify, evaluate, and help mitigate technical and execution risks, including management of change (MOC) processes.

• Demonstrate a commitment to quality and to communicate issues pertaining to quality.

• Support cost and schedule control by providing engineering input to estimates, progress measurement, and forecasting.

• Ensure application of HSE and process safety requirements in design and execution, in accordance with company, client, and regulatory standards.

• • Contribute to lessons learned capture, continuous improvement initiatives, and standardization of engineering practices and templates.

This position is hybrid with 3 days a week in office in Englewood, CO.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Civil, Electrical, or related Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in the oil and gas industry (upstream, midstream, LNG, facilities).

• Demonstrated experience supporting FEED and/or detailed design for onshore or offshore oil and gas facilities (e.g., well pads, pipelines, gas processing, compression, terminals, LNG).

• Proven track record coordinating multi-discipline engineering on projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Experience working within a consulting engineering environment.

• 1-2 years of field experience (commissioning, construction support, as-builts, etc).

Required Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of oil and gas facilities and systems, such as:

• Wellhead and gathering systems, pipelines, and flowlines

• Including gathering for gas, oil, water and condensate.

• Gas processing (dehydration, sweetening, compression, NGL recovery) and oil stabilization

• Utility and offsite systems (fuel gas, flare, instrument air, power distribution, water systems)

• Sour gas and CO2 experience is a plus.

• Ability to read,interpret, and develop PFDs, P&IDs, SLDs, 3D models, layouts, isometrics, and equipment drawings.

• Advanced knowledge base in process, mechanical, and controls engineering, and how each discipline impacts each other. Base level knowledge of electrical and structural engineering.

• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, NACE, GPSA) and regulatory requirements as pertaining to the candidates engineering discipline.

• Experience participating in or supporting HAZID, HAZOP and constructability reviews.

• Proficiency with common engineering and project tools, such as:

• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project or equivalent)

• Bluebeam and Adobe.

• Fundamental understanding of cost estimating, scheduling, and progress measurement from an engineering perspective.

• Ability to develop and review technical specifications, data sheets, and requisitions for equipment and packaged systems.

• Proficiency in the following tasks, no bearing on specific tools used:

• Sizing control valves.

• Sizing PSVs.

• Sizing process and utility piping.

• Selecting instrumentation.

• Developing design basis memorandums.

• Selecting major mechanical equipment.

• Sizing pumps.

• Defining control loops and systems, control narratives.

• Piping design constraints.

• Pipe spec development.

• Generic rules for sizing scrubbers, knockouts, separators, and other basic process equipment.

• As-builting.

• Utilizing engineering judgement.

Required Behavioral Competencies

• Strong project coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Ability to work with minimum and incomplete information.

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with capability to interface professionally with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making ability in a fast-paced project environment.

• High level of accountability, attention to detail, and quality focus in all deliverables.

• Proven ability to work both independently and within multi-disciplinary teams, including remote and cross-cultural teams.

• Safety-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred.

• Experience on brownfield / debottleneck projects, including working with existing plant tie-ins, and expansions.

• Familiarity with simulation and engineering software (e.g.: ProMax, Aspen HYSYS, PIPEPHASE, CAESAR II, ETAP, or similar).

• Experience with construction, field engineering, and commissioning on oil and gas projects.

• Prior experience interfacing with regulatory authorities and permitting processes is a plus.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

Transparency Statement

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.