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Project Engineer - Oil & Gas

Aurora, CO · Hybrid

* 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 ...

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Project Engineer - Oil & Gas

Aurora, CO · On-site

$134K - $205K/yr

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 ...

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Project Engineer - Oil & Gas

Aurora, CO · Hybrid

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Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

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Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

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Project Engineer - Oil & Gas (Mid-level)

Baton Rouge, LA · Remote

$150K - $185K/yr

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Project Engineer - Oil & Gas (Mid-level)

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for project engineer oil gas in the United States is $90,644.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Project Engineer in the oil and gas industry is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing engineering projects related to the extraction, processing, or transportation of oil and gas. They ensure that projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget, while meeting all regulatory and quality standards. Their duties often include managing technical teams, liaising with clients and contractors, preparing project documentation, and solving engineering challenges that arise during project execution.

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Project Engineers in the oil and gas sector often encounter challenges such as managing complex schedules, coordinating across multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with strict safety and environmental regulations. To address these challenges, strong communication skills and effective project management practices are essential. Being proactive about stakeholder engagement and staying updated on the latest industry standards can also help mitigate risks and keep projects on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project engineer in oil & gas, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Engineer in Oil & Gas, you need a strong background in engineering (typically a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or civil engineering), project management, and industry-specific standards. Familiarity with technical tools such as AutoCAD, Primavera P6, and knowledge of safety regulations and certifications like PMP or API are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills help you coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects. These competencies are critical to ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget in a high-stakes industry.
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Project Engineer - Oil & Gas

Aurora, CO • Hybrid

Sargent & Lundy
Civil Engineering Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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Job description

  • 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.


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.

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Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services--from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance--with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

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Civil engineering construction

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1891

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