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Sterling Engineering Inc.

Civil Designer

Houston, TX · On-site +1

Houston, TX (Hybrid Preferred) | Remote Considered Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire (Houston Area ... civil engineering projects. * Experience with oil & gas facilities and/or midstream projects is ...

Qcells

Civil Engineer - Level 2

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$115K - $130K/yr

Remote CIVIL ENGINEER - LEVEL 2 Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage ...

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How much do remote civil engineer oil gas jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote civil engineer oil gas in the United States is $82,674.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a remote civil engineer in the oil and gas sector typically collaborate with on-site teams?

As a remote civil engineer in the oil and gas industry, you’ll frequently coordinate with on-site teams through virtual meetings, project management software, and digital documentation. Clear and proactive communication is key to ensuring that design intent and safety standards are met, even when you are not physically present. You may also review site photos, drone footage, and progress reports to monitor construction activities, address field challenges, and provide real-time engineering support. Building strong relationships with field personnel and adapting to different time zones are common challenges, but these efforts help ensure project success and maintain a cohesive workflow.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote civil engineer in the oil and gas industry?

To thrive as a Remote Civil Engineer in Oil and Gas, you need a solid background in civil engineering principles, project management, and a relevant engineering degree with professional licensure (such as PE). Familiarity with industry-specific software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and project management tools, along with knowledge of safety and environmental regulations, is critical. Strong communication, problem-solving, and self-motivation are essential soft skills, especially when collaborating remotely with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure effective project execution, compliance, and seamless coordination in a complex and highly regulated sector.

What does a remote civil engineer do in the oil and gas industry?

A Remote Civil Engineer in the oil and gas industry is responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing construction and maintenance projects related to infrastructure such as pipelines, drilling sites, refineries, and associated facilities. Working remotely, they use digital tools to collaborate with on-site teams, review plans, ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and solve engineering challenges. Their role is essential for supporting the safe and efficient development of oil and gas projects, often coordinating with multidisciplinary teams from different locations.
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Infographic showing various Remote Civil Engineer Oil Gas job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,674 per year, or $39.7 per hour.

Team Lead - Electrical Engineer (Oil & Gas) (62750)

NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc

Lakewood, CO • On-site, Remote

$125K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Team Lead - Oil & Gas
About the Position
As a Team Lead in the Oil & Gas group, you will be responsible for growing and leading a team comprised of engineers, drafters, designers, and/or technicians predominantly servicing industrial clients. A Team Lead's primary responsibility will be the accurate, timely, and quality completion of Electrical Engineering scopes assigned to the team. The Team Lead will assist in the development of the department's Standard Best Practices (SBP's) and enforcing/implementing them when pertinent. Team Leads will be a mentor and coach to team members on their team and help them grow individually as professionals.
Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000 / year
The salary range above is based upon the Denver, Colorado labor market.
This opportunity is only available to candidates in or around Midland/Odessa, TX via remote. Candidates can work remotely from this geographical location.
Essential Responsibilities
  • Works directly with the Director of Oil and Gas market vertical to grow and scale a team in the heart of the Permian Basin with some overlap in Delaware Basin
  • Help formulate a business plan annually in conjunction with other Team Leads in the market as well as the Director
  • Ensures high backlog, utilization, and margins on project work
  • Leverages Resource Planning Tools to ensure balance of workload across peers
  • Assigns work to and coordinates work with entry-level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff
  • Supports business development via Seller-Doer, assists with marketing tasks, and prepares proposals as needed
  • Assists with establishing and managing engineering budget and scope expectations.
  • Prepare technical write-up for applicable change orders
  • Reviews submittals for conformance with client specifications and design
  • Attends safety training and follow safety rules and guidelines
  • Works additional time beyond 40 hours/week to complete projects, proposals and/or administrative functions, as required
  • Maintains strong and responsive Company-Client relationships, particularly for communication pertaining to specific assignments and meeting topics
  • Manages and supports team member development and growth through individualized development plans and servant leadership
  • Seeks opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies in design
  • Prepares a variety of documents and reports associated with projects including cost estimates, budget reports, proposals, and studies
  • Visits with key, platinum accounts to give quarterly business updates and solicit feedback
  • Attends conferences, training workshops, seminars, regular undergraduate, and graduate classes as appropriate for advancement and as required to maintain quality of work
  • Maintains high ethical and professional standards while showing strong judgement
  • Maintains professional understanding of all applicable Codes and Standards, and construction practices
  • Reviews and verifies the work of engineers, designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy
  • Assists with establishing and managing engineering budget and scope expectations.
  • Prepare technical write-up for applicable change orders
  • Reviews of submittals for conformance with client specifications and design
  • Provides field assistance, troubleshooting, and observation reports
  • Checking the work of designers, drafters, and field service personnel for general quality and accuracy as required
  • Other duties as assigned
Must Have
  • Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution, electric power option preferred
  • Experience: 5+ years of engineering or relevant field experience
  • Licensure: PE is preferred but can be offset with industry experience
  • Professional, articulate, and able to exercise good independent judgement and discretion
  • Highly organized, motivated self-starter
  • Proven record of delivering a high standard of quality work with attention to detail
  • Comfortable working with limited information to create system designs and plans
  • Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with a quickly growing team
  • Good interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills; ability to interact successfully at all levels of the organization; high emotional intelligence
  • Ability to develop staff through mentoring and coaching
  • Possesses effective written and oral communications skills
  • Good interpersonal and people skills
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • Applicants must physically live within the Midland/Odessa Texas area
Nice to Have
  • Previous leadership experience within a consulting organization
  • Proficiency with power system software such as PSSE, PSCAD, PLSCADD, ETAP, SKM
  • Proficiency with AI tools such as ChatGPT and/or Copilot
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and standard computer software
  • Previous experience in the Oil & Gas industry, specifically in power engineering
  • Previous experience with contracts, rates, T&Cs
Working Conditions
Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office setting and some field work is also required
Travel:
Typical: 15-25%
Physical Activities:
Managerial Responsibility:
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Team Lead is responsible for managing their own work and the work and schedule of their team, with input from supervisor, and completing assigned tasks. The Team Lead will mentor, coach, and develop the team members on their team toward fulfilling their individual career aspirations.
Team Lead is responsible for the overall quality of project deliverables and quality of team's work. Team Leads will coordinate with Project Manager to ensure technical deliverables are provided on-time and meet all client specifications and contracted scope.
About NEI Electric Power Engineering
Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for seven straight years (2020 - 2026), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI's mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.
Since NEI's founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members diverse background and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart out path into the future.
We are a proud equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, martial status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.
Team Member Benefits
We believe that taking care of our team members is of the utmost importance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement; providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles. Out comprehensive benefits package includes:
  • 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
  • Annual & discretionary bonus programs
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
  • Annual Team Building
  • Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
  • Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
  • Pet insurance

NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I-9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States.

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