Oil and Gas Project Engineer

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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In the role of multidisciplinary Oil and Gas Project Engineer, we’ll count on you to lead engineering duties for multi‑disciplined natural gas pipelines, liquids pipelines, and facility projects as part of a rapidly expanding Oil & Gas program within the United States, including pipeline mainline, trenchless installations, and/or associated facilities such as metering, regulation, compression, over‑pressure protection, and storage. You will also mentor younger engineering staff on design codes and considerations in these fields.

Associated engineering duties include reviewing and/or performing linear pipeline design and associated calculations, verifying code and standard compliance, quality checks, reviewing manufacturer drawings, preparing procurement specifications and construction documents, bid evaluations, conceptual design studies, report writing, selecting materials and equipment, observing construction, participating in project meetings, project permitting, and other similar tasks as assigned. Occasionally you may manage task‑level efforts on projects and function as a deputy Project Manager.

Travel for internal project team meetings, client meetings, contractor and vendor visits may be required. Travel is typically less than 20% but will vary with workload and candidate preference.

• Minimum of 5 years of related oil and gas industry experience.
• Experience with natural gas pipelines and trenchless crossings is preferred.
• Experience with natural gas regulating facilities is preferred.
• Ability to perform site investigation, permitting requirements evaluation, environmental assessment, and determination.
• Experience interfacing with federal, state, and local agencies and community boards for project planning is beneficial.
• Computer skills:
  AutoCAD, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Earth;
  ArcGIS strongly preferred.
• Self‑motivated, creative, with strong organizational, interpersonal communication, writing, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and translate conceptual direction into detailed plans.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineer (PE or P.Eng) license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position.
• Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Auto Pipe, Revit).
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster belonging and support, open to all employees.

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Full time

Regular

Aug 25, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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