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Refinery Project Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Collaborate closely with leadership to refine and implement design and modeling standards and best ... project opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: * Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in ...

Collaborate closely with leadership to refine and implement design and modeling standards and best ... project opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: * Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in ...

Mechanical Project Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$72K - $98K/yr

Collaborate closely with leadership to refine and implement design and modeling standards and best ... project opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: * Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in ...

Collaborate closely with leadership to refine and implement design and modeling standards and best ... project opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: * Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in ...

Mechanical Project Engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$73K - $100K/yr

Collaborate closely with leadership to refine and implement design and modeling standards and best ... project opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: * Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in ...

Collaborate closely with leadership to refine and implement design and modeling standards and best ... project opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: * Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in ...

Mechanical Project Engineer

Plano, TX

$72K - $98K/yr

Collaborate closely with leadership to refine and implement design and modeling standards and best ... project opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: * Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in ...

Collaborate closely with leadership to refine and implement design and modeling standards and best ... project opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: * Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in ...

Mechanical Project Engineer

Spring, TX · On-site

$70K - $96K/yr

Collaborate closely with leadership to refine and implement design and modeling standards and best ... project opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: * Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in ...

Mechanical Project Engineer

Fort Worth, TX

$73K - $100K/yr

Collaborate closely with leadership to refine and implement design and modeling standards and best ... project opportunities. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: * Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in ...

Senior Project Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$92K - $120K/yr

Work directly with engineers and textile experts to design, prototype, and refine products across the full development cycle. Integrating systems and textile components across designated projects ...

Senior Project Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$92K - $120K/yr

Work directly with engineers and textile experts to design, prototype, and refine products across the full development cycle. Integrating systems and textile components across designated projects ...

Senior Project Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$92K - $120K/yr

Work directly with engineers and textile experts to design, prototype, and refine products across the full development cycle. Integrating systems and textile components across designated projects ...

Structural Project Engineer

Dallas, TX

$79K - $105K/yr

Lead and refine structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks, adapting technical skills and solving project challenges with strong engineering judgment. * Drive the quality of deliverables by ...

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How much do refinery project engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for refinery project engineer in Texas is $84,449.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,900.00 and $96,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a refinery project engineer?

To thrive as a Refinery Project Engineer, you need a strong background in chemical or mechanical engineering, project management experience, and typically a bachelor's degree in engineering. Familiarity with process simulation software, project scheduling tools like Primavera or MS Project, and relevant certifications such as PMP are highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills help manage cross-functional teams and complex projects effectively. These skills ensure that refinery projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while meeting all technical and regulatory requirements.

What does a refinery project engineer do?

A Refinery Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing engineering projects within an oil refinery. Their duties include designing project plans, managing contractors, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and monitoring project progress from conception to completion. They collaborate with other engineers, project managers, and refinery staff to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. The role also involves troubleshooting technical issues and implementing process improvements to enhance refinery efficiency.

What are some common challenges refinery project engineers face when coordinating multidisciplinary teams?

Refinery Project Engineers often work with diverse teams, including process engineers, construction managers, and safety specialists. One common challenge is ensuring clear communication across disciplines, as each team may have different priorities and technical languages. Balancing project timelines with safety standards and regulatory compliance can also be demanding. Successful project engineers typically use strong organizational and interpersonal skills to align team efforts and keep projects on schedule.

What is the difference between Refinery Project Engineer vs Refinery Process Engineer?

AspectRefinery Project EngineerRefinery Process Engineer
Primary FocusManaging refinery construction and upgrade projectsOptimizing and improving refining processes
ResponsibilitiesProject planning, execution, and coordinationProcess design, troubleshooting, and efficiency improvements
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, PMP often preferredBachelor's in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, project officesRefinery process units, laboratories

Refinery Project Engineers focus on managing and executing refinery construction and upgrade projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to specifications. In contrast, Refinery Process Engineers concentrate on optimizing refining processes for efficiency and safety. Both roles require engineering degrees, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

Infographic showing various Refinery Project Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,449 per year, or $40.6 per hour.

Engineer, Senior Project (Mont Belvieu, TX)

Enterprise Products

Mont Belvieu, TX • On-site

$89K - $116K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Enterprise Products rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

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Job description

Description
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. Our services include: natural gas gathering, treating, processing, transportation and storage; NGL transportation, fractionation, storage and import and export terminals; crude oil gathering, transportation, storage and terminals; petrochemical and refined products transportation, storage and terminals; and a marine transportation business that operates primarily on the United States inland and Intracoastal Waterway systems. The partnership's assets include approximately 50,000 miles of pipelines; 260 million barrels of storage capacity for NGLs, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals; and 14 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity.
The Senior Project Engineer provides project management and technical support for the operation and construction of Enterprise's natural gas liquids and petrochemical facilities. The Senior Project Engineer ensures that plant/facility upgrades and changes are designed and constructed in accordance with the Company's Engineering Guidelines and Specifications, Industry Codes & Standards, and Regulatory Agency requirements while also meeting functionality and performance requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Managing multiple projects at different project locations. Projects are typically less than $10MM.
  • Coordinate and manage capital projects in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
  • Develop front-end project scopes, execution plans, estimates, and schedules to be used for project go/no-go decisions and submit project for approval.
  • Manage project scope and monitor project costs and schedule to ensure that the project meets the approved budget and schedule in accordance with specified objectives.
  • Effectively applying project management best practices and enforcing project standards.
  • Analyze and manage project risks minimizing financial and schedule exposure.
  • Ensure project documents and drawings are complete, current, and archived per company procedures and policies.
  • Working closely with Commercial, Operations, Technical Services, and Strategic Sourcing while directing third party contractors to safely conduct projects.
  • Preparing weekly and monthly project progress reports such as cost forecasts using Excel, Word and Oracle.
  • Supervise the activities of outside consultants.
  • Prepare requests for proposal for outside consultants; prepare bid packages, review bids, conduct consultant selection process, and make recommendation for award of contract.
  • Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and engineering requirements associated with plant and facility projects.
  • Coordinates project activities for in-house and external resources; assigns tasks and provides guidance to personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of the project.
  • Reviews the work of consultant(s) to ensure that Enterprise Products' standards and contractual requirements are being met.
  • Ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM).
  • Maintain an up to date working knowledge of regulations, industry standards, and other applicable standards and technologies.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 4 - 6 years of experience in the oil, gas or chemical industries is required.
  • Experience with ASME and API standards, (PSM), project engineering, procurement and construction are preferred.
  • Experience with some or all of the following: plant construction and modifications, project planning and scheduling, cost tracking and control, contract administration and project management.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Project and Outlook is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to either work alone or as part of a team, are essential.
  • Broad spectrum of projects experience in a midstream Oil and Gas industry to include: NGL fractionation, petrochemical production and LPG storage is preferred.

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