Project Engineer III (Midland or Dallas, TX areas)

#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused. JOB SUMMARYYour ideas have a place here—step into a role where your work directly drives solutions in a fast-evolving energy industry. At ONEOK, you’ll contribute to delivering energy products and services that power progress while gaining hands-on project engineering experience. The Project Engineer III will lead execution of medium‑capex facility projects within the Natural Gas Gathering & Processing business, managing projects from initiation through closeout. This role requires an experienced Engineer who proactively drives projects to completion, builds strong, trust‑based relationships with Operations and Commercial stakeholders, and communicates clearly and transparently. Projects typically have CAPEX in the $1M–$50M range and involve coordinating cross‑functional teams and third‑party contractors to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives. You will be accountable for developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and milestone plans, and for ensuring milestones and deadlines are consistently met. A core responsibility is establishing and managing all project contracts and purchase orders and ensuring work is executed in strict accordance with those agreements. You must provide regular, candid progress updates, promptly surface issues or delays, and drive effective mitigation plans while managing multiple concurrent projects. The ideal candidate brings proven facilities project and technical experience in the Midstream or Oil & Gas sectors, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to build stakeholder trust and deliver projects on a schedule and within budget. Experience managing construction, contracts, purchase orders, and third‑party vendors are required. ONEOK offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including comprehensive health benefits, a 6% 401(k) match plus 4 additional company contributions through the company’s profit sharing, $100,000 in life insurance, annual bonuses for all employees, and paid time off that recognizes your industry experience. Join a Fortune 500 company where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact matters.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesDirect 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 plantsNGL fractionation, natural gas processing and/or hydrocarbon storage facilitiesConstruction plans and implementationManagement of third-party contract resourcesProvide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters including but not limited to:Equipment/system designPipeline sizing and evaluation­Pipeline controlPipeline facility design, construction, operation, and maintenancePolicies and proceduresProcess SafetyPerform and review project management activities including but not limited to:Bid proposals and contractsAFE preparation and cost managementManagement of Change (MOC)­Material/equipment specifications and selectionConstruction plans and supportCreating and updating schedules / timelinesPreparing project progress and other reportsManaging change ordersIdentify 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 studiesGovernmental rules, regulations, codes and standards­Pipeline and/or measurement system analyses and recommendations­Hydrocarbon processing and/or measurement bid proposalsConstruction and/or measurement contracts­­Cost estimatesMaterial specifications/selectionsMake recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operationEvaluate proposed projects by conducting load studiesAnalyze 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 systemsPerform 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 acquisitionsIdentify opportunities for improvement and develop and implement new processes as requested my management, with limited supervisionAnticipate changes in work demands and identify assignments or training to meet those demandsOversee utilization of manpower and equipment resourcesAssess, schedule, and prioritize projects on customer needs and value to the organizationMay have oversight of employees engaged in field operations, construction and/or project management functionEducationBachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field and the following job-related experience preferred Work Experience Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs in pipeline systems Experience at this level is typically attained with seven or more years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management Experience achieving goals and developing employee/team strengths, exhibiting a positive example and influence that leads to employee, project, and stakeholder successes Experience in use and function of applications such as: Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc. Experience researching and preparing project materials and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and other relevant reports, forms, and correspondence Experience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and coordinating appropriate action/response Experience with and knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of: material failure and structural analysis and industry standards and governmental regulations Knowledge of: and understanding of operational functions and commercial relationships with the ability to anticipate functional and transactional impacts Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence Ability to: analyze and resolve issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations obtaining assistance if needed on more complex design and calculations Ability to: review complex engineering drawings and material. Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines Ability to: identify, plan and organize projects to completion, goals, and initiatives Ability to: use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to a problem Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods Ability to: interact, negotiate, advise, and communicate effectively Ability to: operate office tools and equipment required Ability to: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, and coherent manner Licenses and CertificationsNone required Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/RequirementsSedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally) Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently) Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly) Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally) Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally) Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally) Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally) Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally) Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally) Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally) Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally) Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally) Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally) Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly) Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly) Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly) Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly) Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently) Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently) Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally) Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly) Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently) Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently) Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)Working Conditions/EnvironmentEmployee is subject to inside environmental conditionsWorking Conditions Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly) Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly) CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)TravelTravel to other locations required DrivingBased on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io​. Expected Salary Range$110,000.00 - $166,000.00SummaryLocation: Midland, TX; Dallas, TXType: Full time