Job Title
Project Engineer II or III
Compensation

Level II: $100.00/hr (1099)
Level III: $120.00/hr (1099)

Per Diem / Travel

$150/day per diem for candidates working in North Dakota who live more than 100 miles from the job site
100% reimbursable travel expenses
Houston-based candidates: Travel is expected 3–4 days per month
Williston-based candidates are preferred

Location
Williston, ND (Preferred) or Houston, TX
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week
Target Start Date
ASAP

Scope
Performs engineering design evaluations and executes capital projects within budget and schedule constraints. Provides technical engineering support throughout project execution while ensuring compliance with engineering standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Coordinates project activities across engineering, construction, contractors, and project management teams to ensure successful project delivery. Serves as backup to the Project Manager as required.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in Invitation to Tender (ITT) development, bid evaluation, and contractor selection
Support identification and procurement of long-lead equipment
Coordinate Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) support activities
Coordinate EMCAPS (ExxonMobil Capital Project Management System) Gate 3 deliverables
Coordinate development of Functional Interaction Plans
Lead project issue resolution activities
Coordinate project change requests and change authorizations
Ensure assigned project scope is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget
Verify engineering design and construction comply with project specifications and standards
Serve as the primary interface between the Project Team and contractors
Ensure smooth transitions between project phases
Support and lead the Project Management Team (PMT) utilizing ExxonMobil Project Management Systems

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Required)
>5 years of experience
Mechanical Engineering background preferred
Experience in engineering, construction, project management, and project controls
Broad multidisciplinary engineering experience
Strong understanding of engineering standards, specifications, and work processes
Excellent leadership, organizational, planning, and coordination skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage changing priorities and meet aggressive deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office

Manager's Must-Have Experience
Candidates should possess experience in one or more of the following:

Facilities Engineering (Facility Engineer background is acceptable)
Oil & Gas capital projects
Engineering project execution
Unconventional (UNCON) Midstream projects involving gas-driven production facilities
Compression and Midstream facilities experience
Upstream experience is highly preferred, but not required

Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have experience managing Oil & Gas capital projects from engineering through construction and startup while coordinating contractors, engineering disciplines, procurement, and operations. Candidates with a strong mechanical engineering background and experience supporting upstream or midstream production facilities, compression, and facility projects will be highly competitive.

Desired Soft Skills

Strong technical understanding of Oil & Gas facilities and project execution
Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
Excellent collaboration across engineering, operations, construction, and contractor teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to make timely decisions with available information
Results-driven mindset with strong ownership and accountability

Additional Notes

Williston, ND candidates are strongly preferred.
Houston-based candidates should expect 3–4 days of travel per month.
This assignment has potential for future full-time employment; however, there is no guarantee of conversion.

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