Plains
Project Engineer
Midland, TX · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 30 days ago
Project ManagementExcelProcurementCommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
- We're on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.
- Job Purpose/Summary: The Project Engineer will focus on project engineering, management, and construction completion, ensuring the successful execution of Plains' capital expansion program.
Responsibilities
- Leads all aspects of the project management process including scope development, cost, and schedule, contracting strategy, contractor bid and award, procurement, construction, documentation, and close-out.
- Implements detailed work plans, manages time and resources to meet project deadlines.
- Responds to routine and/or standard requests from internal and/or external clients/partners.
- Manages contractor performance, adherence to Plains' policies and specifications, and minimization of change orders.
- Resolves design and construction conflicts, drive project performance.
- Collaborates in project reviews to ensure project execution plans are based upon sound engineering principles.
- Develops and issues project reports as needed for both internal and external distribution.
- Ability to manage multiple projects perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines
- This role will lead smaller scale projects.
Requirements
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment
- Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:
Nice to have
- Basic knowledge using programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Teams, and Outlook
- Microsoft Visio a plus but not required
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, Mechanical or Civil focus preferred
- Aptitude for analyzing and solving complex problems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence for results
- Basic knowledge using programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Teams, and Outlook; Microsoft Visio a plus but not required
- Experience with a pipeline company is a plus
- Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
- Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
Compensation
- Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy.
Benefits
- The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.
- Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy.
- We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.
Visa & Work Authorization
- This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.
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