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Description

• TheProject Engineer – Oil & Gasis responsible forthe planning, coordination, technical oversight, andexecutionsupport of engineering projects acrossS&L’soil and gasdivision. This role serves as the primary interface betweenprojectmanagementandengineering disciplines.The project engineering will also work closely withclients,and contractors to ensure that scope,quality,schedule, cost,and safetyobjectivesare achieved from concept development throughpackagesIssuedforConstruction (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 clientRFPs, contracts, and into clear engineering scopesand deliverables.
  • Coordinate multi-discipline engineering activities (process, mechanical, piping, civil/structural, I&C, electrical) to ensure technical alignment,operabilityandconstructability.
  • Support design reviews (model reviews,PFD/P&IDreviews, HAZID/HAZOP/PHA, 3D model reviews) and ensure close-out ofaction itemsand 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.
  • Demonstratea commitment to quality andto communicateissuespertaining toquality.
  • 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 withcompany, 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 anABETaccreditedinstitution.

• 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).

• Proventrack recordcoordinating multi-discipline engineering on projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Experience working withinaconsulting 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,waterand 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 toread,interpret, and developPFDs, P&IDs, SLDs, 3D models, layouts, isometrics, and equipment drawings.

• Advanced knowledge base in process, mechanical, andcontrolsengineering, and how each disciplineimpactseach 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 requirementsaspertaining tothecandidatesengineering discipline.

• Experienceparticipatingin or supporting HAZID, HAZOP and constructability reviews.

• Proficiencywith 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.

• Proficiencyin thefollowing tasks,no bearing on specific tools used:

• Sizingcontrolvalves.

• SizingPSVs.

• Sizing process and utility piping.

• Selectinginstrumentation.

• Developing design basis memorandums.

• Selecting major mechanical equipment.

• Sizingpumps.

• 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 tointerface professionally withclients, contractors, and internal teams.

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

• High levelof accountability, attention to detail, and quality focusinall 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 orEngineer in Training(EIT)is preferred.

• Experience on brownfield /debottleneckprojects, including working with existing plant tie-ins, andexpansions.

• 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 processesis a plus.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.

• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.

• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Award-Winning Benefits

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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• 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 $134,546 - $205,557 Transparency Statement Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus. 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.