Job Description

Overview

Goodnight Midstream is seeking a Project Engineer to support capital and maintenance projects across SWD processing plants and pipelines. This role offers the opportunity for engineers to take on responsibility and make a significant impact while working in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support capital and maintenance projects across SWD processing plants, pipelines, measurement facilities, and related infrastructure.
  • Review project schedules, cost forecasts, and design deliverables.
  • Develop scopes, specifications, routing, and facility layouts with cross-functional teams.
  • Review drawings and Bills of Material for accuracy and compliance.
  • Participate in HAZOPs and safety reviews.
  • Support construction activities in the field and troubleshoot operational issues.
  • Evaluate contractor bids, support AFEs, and manage costs.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Commercial, and Procurement teams.
  • Document progress, update drawings, and support hydraulics modeling.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum preferred).
  • 3–5 years of experience in oil & gas, with exposure to pipelines and facilities design, construction, and operations.
  • Proficiency with MS Office, project management software, and engineering design tools.
  • Experience with engineering, project management, and construction management tasks related to oil and gas projects (preferred).
  • Experience with Hydraulic and/or Process Simulation software for pipeline systems or processing plants (preferred).
  • Experience with equipment such as pumps, separator vessels, filters, meters, and tanks (preferred).
  • Understanding of various industry design codes for pipelines and facility piping design and construction (preferred).
  • Experience with material specifications, generating Bills of Material, and procurement of materials (preferred).
  • Experience with project construction contracts including creating Scope of Work and navigating the bidding process (preferred).
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
  • Self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable working independently or on a team.
  • An interest in engineering principles and eagerness for continual growth in problem-solving skills.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Blend of office work and field presence (up to 50% field time).
  • Frequent travel (up to 50%) to field locations within the U.S., including overnight stays.
  • Flexible schedule required, including occasional work outside normal business hours.
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

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