Project Engineer III

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.

JOB SUMMARY

Looking to take your engineering career to the next level? ONEOK is hiring a Project Engineer III to lead the planning and execution of pipeline projects that turn innovative concepts into real-world solutions. In this hybrid role, based at our Tulsa Plaza office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-impact results. We’re looking for someone with 3–5 years of experience working with 49 CFR 192 (DOT 192) regulated pipelines and a strong command of tools like GIS, Procore, MS Project, Primavera, Visio, and AutoCAD. Success in this role means solving complex problems quickly, managing multiple priorities, and driving projects forward with precision and purpose. At ONEOK, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, 401(k), life insurance, paid time off, and more. If you're ready to engineer meaningful change, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Profile Summary

Directs and performs an advanced level of engineering and/or project management duties related to one or more functional areas that may include: pipeline system planning and analysis, gathering system operation; gas and liquids measurement, gas analysis, and measurement station design; processing and/or storage facility operation; and/or estimating, designing, and coordinating construction projects.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Direct and/or perform engineering and/or project management activities related to design, procurement, construction, or optimization of company assets including but not limited to:
  • Transmission and/or gathering systems, measurement and regulation facilities, compressor and pump stations and dehydration plants
  • NGL fractionation, natural gas processing and/or hydrocarbon storage facilities
  • Construction plans and implementation
  • Management of third-party contract resources

• Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters including but not limited to:
  • Equipment/system design
  • Pipeline sizing and evaluation­
  • Pipeline control
  • Pipeline facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance
  • Policies and procedures
  • Process Safety

• Perform and review project management activities including but not limited to:
  • Bid proposals and contracts
  • AFE preparation and cost management
  • Management of Change (MOC)­
  • Material/equipment specifications and selection
  • Construction plans and support
  • Creating and updating schedules / timelines
  • Preparing project progress and other reports
  • Managing change orders

• Identify equipment efficiencies, complete hydraulic calculations, determine valve and pipeline sizing and perform gas flow analysis.
• Research, analyze, prepare and/or approve information including but not limited to:
  • Engineering studies
  • Governmental rules, regulations, codes and standards
  • ­Pipeline and/or measurement system analyses and recommendations
  • ­Hydrocarbon processing and/or measurement bid proposals
  • Construction and/or measurement contracts
  • ­­Cost estimates
  • Material specifications/selections

• Make recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operation
• Evaluate proposed projects by conducting load studies
• Analyze various measurement system designs and make recommendations for improvements related to station capacity and operating costs, to increase accuracy of measurement system and downstream reporting systems
• Perform economic analysis related to potential new projects, including but not limited to operational cost estimates, determining equipment efficiencies, and needed enhancements and conducting definitive studies for potential acquisitions
• Identify opportunities for improvement and develop and implement new processes as requested my management, with limited supervision
• Anticipate changes in work demands and identify assignments or training to meet those demands
• Oversee utilization of manpower and equipment resources
• Assess, schedule, and prioritize projects on customer needs and value to the organization
• May have oversight of employees engaged in field operations, construction and/or project management function

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or clo