I&E Facilities Engineer

Company Information

QB Energy is on a clear path to becoming one of the top natural gas producers in the country, backed by Quantum Energy Partners, one of the top private equity firms in energy, with a 20-year drilling inventory and integrated upstream and midstream operations built to compete with the best gas projects in North America. We create long-term value through continuous improvement and bold innovation — and we're looking for entrepreneurial people who want to help build that future, not just work in it.

Operating across roughly 400,000 net acres in the Piceance Basin of Western Colorado, we're proving that aggressive growth and real environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Join a team that takes as much pride in how we build this company as in what we produce.

Job Summary

QB Energy is seeking an I&E Facilities Engineer III with a strong instrumentation, electrical, and controls (I&E) background to support the design, reliability, and optimization of our production and midstream facilities. This engineer will own I&E scope across compressor stations, water disposal and treatment facilities, separation facilities, tank batteries, and well pad production equipment — from control system architecture and instrumentation selection through power distribution and field troubleshooting. The role works closely with I&E technicians, Operations, and controls contractors, and plays a key part in the company's electrification and emissions-reduction projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide I&E engineering for new facility design and retrofits, including control system architecture, SCADA/PLC integration, and field instrumentation selection.
• Develop and review I&E deliverables such as electrical one-lines, loop diagrams, instrument indexes, cause-and-effect matrices, and control panel drawings, and support P&ID development (in-house or with external engineering firms).
• Review and specify electrical distribution, motor controls, VFDs, and control panel designs for compressor, water treatment, and production facilities.
• Support power supply and distribution projects, including PDC/MCC/switchgear specification and procurement, and coordination with electrical contractors and utilities.
• Partner with I&E technicians and controls contractors to troubleshoot instrumentation, telemetry, communications, and automation issues in the field.
• Support electrification and low/no-emission power projects, including grid power, microturbines, and electric-drive equipment.
• Partner with the air emissions team to implement monitoring, instrumentation, and automation solutions that reduce methane emissions and support regulatory compliance.
• Use SCADA and production data to identify underperforming equipment, alarm issues, and automation opportunities.
• Help develop and maintain I&E design standards, specifications, and preferred equipment lists.
• Maintain accurate, current electrical and controls documentation, including as-builts.
• Evaluate and pilot new technologies and digital tools, including AI-assisted engineering tools, that improve reliability and efficiency.
• Support general facilities engineering projects across compression, separation, water handling, pipelines, and well pad production equipment, including scoping, equipment selection, cost estimates, and construction support.
• Work with Production Engineering and Operations to troubleshoot and improve facility performance, including bottlenecks and underperforming equipment.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all company employees, contractors, and local service companies.
• Identify opportunities to improve the reliability, efficiency, and profitability of production, gathering, and compression facilities.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including timely written reports as requested.

Qualifications

Education :

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering preferred; Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or related engineering degrees will be considered with strong I&E or controls experience
• P.E. or E.I.T. a plus

Experience :

• 5+ years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years in I&E, electrical, or controls engineering
• Oil and gas production or midstream experience strongly preferred; experience in related industrial settings (power generation, water/wastewater, chemical processing) will be considered
• Familiarity with EPA, CDPHE, and ECMC methane and emissions regulations a plus

Skills & Abilities :

• Strong written and oral communication
• Organized, resourceful self-starter able to manage multiple priorities
• Flexible to travel to field locations and work long, irregular hours when needed
• Creative and analytical problem-solver, able to diagnose root causes and translate data into engineering decisions
• Composed under pressure with frequent interruptions
• Strong integrity, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Self-disciplined with a strong work ethic

Specialized Knowledge :

• I&E design principles, including control panels, motor controls, VFDs, power distribution, grounding, and field instrumentation
• SCADA, PLC, HMI, and telemetry/communications systems for production and emissions monitoring
• Hazardous area classification and NEC requirements for oil and gas facilities
• Instrumentation for pressure, level, flow, temperature, and gas detection, including ESD and safety systems
• Working knowledge of compression, separation, and surface production facility operations
• Project management and cost estimating for small- to mid-size capital projects
• Comfortable adopting new digital tools, including AI-based software, to accelerate engineering workflows
• Effective in multi-disciplinary team environments

Compensation

The base compensation for this role in this location is targeted between $138,000 and $168,000 annually. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the range listed above.

Benefits and Perks

As a QB Energy employee, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (lowest-tier medical premiums covered 100% for employees and dependents), company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6% of compensation, paid time off and holidays, gym membership reimbursement, an onsite gym, cellphone reimbursement, and paid parking or an RTD pass.

Additional Information

This posting does not list every duty or responsibility of the role, and QB Energy may adjust responsibilities at any time. QB Energy is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable law. Need an accommodation during the application process? Contact View email address on us.fitly.work .

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