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Vice President - Engineering Capital Projects

Tallgrass Energy -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health savings account
Caregiver leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Project development phase management
Project engineering
Construction cost control
Managing complex infrastructure projects
Outdoor work experience
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation
Professional ethics
Regulatory compliance
Managing engineering teams
Engineering project budget management
Cost analysis
Conflict management
Financial strategy recommendations
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Project management software
Managing projects
Technical troubleshooting support
Legal compliance
Construction project budgeting
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Technical Proficiency
Project stakeholder communication
General management
Permitting phase involvement
Cross-functional communication
Standard operating procedures drafting
Construction estimating
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

The Vice President – Capital Projects Engineering is a key executive leader responsible for overseeing all engineering activities related to capital projects across the organization. This role drives the strategic direction, design, and execution of engineering initiatives to meet company objectives, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The VP will build and lead a high-performing engineering team, foster innovation, and collaborate closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes. Additionally, this role is responsible for establishing and maintaining standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and engineering business strategies that support consistent, efficient, and scalable delivery of projects globally.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Lead the engineering function for capital projects, from initial design through execution and commissioning.
Develop and implement engineering strategies, systems, and controls that align with company goals and industry best practices.
Establish, maintain, and continuously improve standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all engineering activities globally.
Drive the development and execution of engineering business strategies that support scalable and efficient project delivery across multiple regions and business units.
Build, develop, and manage a skilled engineering team capable of delivering complex capital projects.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure engineering solutions meet operational needs and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, project management, procurement, and safety to ensure integrated project delivery.
Oversee project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning to optimize project performance.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, regulators, and industry partners.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to inform strategic planning and continuous improvement.
Champion a culture of safety, integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within the engineering organization.
Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on engineering performance, project status, risks, and opportunities.

Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering professional growth and succession planning.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in engineering within capital projects, preferably in oil & gas or energy sectors.

Proven success managing engineering teams and delivering large-scale, complex capital projects on time and within budget.

Strong knowledge of engineering principles, project management, and regulatory requirements relevant to midstream oil & gas and energy infrastructure.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Expertise in project scoping, estimating, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and permitting.

Experience developing and implementing SOPs and business strategies for engineering functions supporting global projects.

Ability to analyze technical and financial data to support decision-making.

Proficiency with project management and engineering software tools.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Commitment to safety, ethics, and regulatory compliance.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus but not a mandatory requirement.
Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
Must be able to deal effectively with people and resolve conflicts and problems.
Must possess well-developed interpersonal skills to manage, lead and direct Tallgrass and third-party personnel.
Able to analyze financial and cost data and develop conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to accept direction from others, work effectively and cooperatively with others.
Must possess strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with both company and contract employees.
Must be goal-orientated, self-motivated and able to work independently.
Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Well-balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications skills are required.
Must be a problem-solver with the ability to find resolutions.
Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors and regulatory agencies.
Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:
All the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Field activities may include walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment, negotiating rough terrain, areas of loose rock and working in confined spaces.

Working Conditions:
Occasional overtime may be required.
Most of the typical workday is spent in an office environment, though this may change depending upon the location assignment. For work performed outdoors, weather conditions vary and can be extreme, depending upon location assignment and may include severe seasonal changes which are primarily influenced by geographic location.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
Must be able to communicate effectively with fellow workers and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Yes

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
Current and active PE licensing.
Registered professional engineer.
Training in project management software and techniques including project scoping and estimating utilizing work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control systems, design and construction management, team building, resource planning, procurement, and permitting is a plus.
Knowledge of natural gas and oil pipeline, plant and pump station operations.
Experience with FERC pipeline projects.

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