Engineer, Project (Ref ID: 236)

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating project activities between multiple disciplines and ensuring seamless interaction between NextDecade and the EPC contractor for Next Decade's projects, including the Rio Grande LNG project, which is currently under construction. The role also acts as interface both internally and externally with all relevant stakeholders, including vendors, contractors, pipeline operator and other ND functions, such as Regulatory & Permitting. The project engineering team oversees the implementation of the RGLNG project, ensuring adherence to contractual commitments, timely execution, and alignment with the agreed-upon project specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages technical interfaces as well as the interface with operations & maintenance.

• Supports engineering quality assurance processes.

• Coordinate between the various NextDecade disciplines to integrate feedback and comments on design activities and documents prepared by EPC contractor.

• Coordinates review and approval of technical queries and deviation requests for engineering scopes (such as structural steel, process equipment items including pumps, compressors, critical service control valves, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and process heaters)

• Interfaces with the regulatory / permitting team and coordinate the technical support for the FERC regulatory process.

• Interfaces with the cost estimating, document management and project controls disciplines in the team.

• Provides HSSE best practices in project design, engineering and construction including Human Factors Engineering and Inherently Safe Design.

• Participates in HAZID's, HAZOP's, SIL studies, Independent Project Reviews, Cold Eyes Reviews, Constructability Assessments, 3D Model Reviews and Value Improvement Workshops,

• Jointly develops key project philosophy documents covering standardization, plant. modularization, equipment sparing, mechanical handling and plant layout with other disciplines.

• Participates in the development of the key EPC documents including contract work scope documents and required procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum experience required for the position

• 5+ years experience in Project Engineering on major oil & gas projects
• 2+ years experience during execution phase of LNG liquefaction or other major oil and gas, or refining projects.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Knowledge of project management principles and overall knowledge of EPC project phases.

• Knowledge of engineering methods, systems, and requirements including industry codes and standards relevant to the oil & gas industry in general.

Required education

• Bachelors degree in an appropriate engineering discipline

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization to ensure clarity in expectations requirements, and deliverables. Excellent analytical skills.

• Team Player, good communication and reporting skills

• Welcomes working in a fast paced challenging and diverse entrepreneurial environment.

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

• Safety

• We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.

• Integrity

• We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.

• Honesty

• We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.

• Respect

• We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.

• Transparency

• Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.

• Diversity

• We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.