Principal IM Engineer

Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Information Technology (IT)

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

May 7, 2026

Business Unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role?

The Principal IM Engineer lead’s the definition, execution, and governance of Information Management (IM) for capital projects, ensuring alignment with business IM strategy, business priorities, and (industry) standards. The role is accountable for embedding IM requirements into project execution and contracts, ensures robust data and document governance, enables Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) build and operations-ready information, and drives digital innovation through data-centric and IM solutions. It ensures seamless information handover across lifecycle phases, enforces IM compliance and data quality, and strengthens IM capability and succession within the organization.

What you’ll be doing                                                                       

• Accountable for implementing the business IM strategy, for the definition and execution of the business/function IM plan, for IM succession planning and people development

• Acts as the primary point of contact for the business on Information Management, advising on the effective use of the full suite of IM solutions

• Champions change management to enable smooth deployment and adoption of Information Management platforms and digital solutions

• Coordinates with support functions and project teams for the configuration and implementation of an integrated set of data-centric solutions such as Digital Twins, engineering design tools, vendor catalogues, 4D & 5D construction management, track-and-trace solutions, and commissioning tools

• Responsible for the development, steer, and execution of IM strategies, roadmaps, plans, and support required to meet business needs and develop IM maturity

• Develop and maintain the Project IM Strategy and the IM Plan ensuring compliance with the relevant standards and solutions e.g. Design and Engineering Practices (DEP) Engineering Information Specification (EIS)

• Provide IM input to the Project Execution Strategy (PES) and later to the Project Execution Plan (PEP). Develop and implement IM general guidelines and procedures for the owner’s project team, design / execution contractors and equipment vendors for the relevant Opportunity Realisation Process (ORP) phases

• Produce and implement the Project Information Specification and the IM Discipline Delivery Plan

• Ensure that the IM requirements are included in the design/execution contracts through the contract-specific IM Scope of Work and Information Specification

• Contribute to the Prequalification and ITT packages and to the evaluation of bids Ensure that the IM requirements are implemented by contractors and that the compliance is tested regularly

• Facilitate provision of the document/data control services at all of the Capital Project’s locations including e.g. home office, engineering offices and construction sites

• Signals shortcomings and inconsistencies in processes and procedures

• Assist in the management of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) build

• Develop a Handover Plan and facilitate the effective handover of the project information and any related tools between the major execution contractors (e.g. from individual Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPCs) to an Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management (EPcM), between the contractors and the owner’s project team and eventually, handover to the Operations team

• At each project phase undertake the IM-related mandatory assurance activities for that phase as defined in the companies standards/assurance plans

• Identifies and delivers bottom-line value to the business through the support in implementing innovative new IM solutions, and harvesting of existing IM assets to enable business strategy delivery, value drivers and KPIs. Ensures that business Information requirements (as dictated by business processes) are fulfilled

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a business discipline

• 15+ years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years as an IM Lead on a flagship capital project

• Experience in the oil & gas industry or strong knowledge of the business

• Strong Information Management exper