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WSP USA Associate Petroleum Engineer in Houston, Texas
WSP invites you to get involved in projects with our Regulatory Engineering & Geological Services Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Petroleum Engineer for our Houston, TX office.
The Regulatory Engineering & Geological Services (REGS) Team supports clients with subsurface geological and engineering concerns for site selection, feasibility, permitting, and petitioning of underground injection control wells for nonhazardous/hazardous waste injection, cavern storage, and carbon sequestration. The team also interacts regularly with state and federal regulatory agencies on behalf of our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage budgets and project cost controls for the REGs Team.
Manage and maintain schedules using Microsoft Project.
Review invoices prior to submittal to clients.
Participate in proposal writing efforts to support industrial waste disposal and carbon sequestration projects through project management activities.
Assist senior engineers and project managers with input and analysis for design concepts, construction, casing evaluations, root cause analysis findings, project controls, budgetary estimates, and project closeout reporting.
Complete high-quality deliverables on-time within project scope-of-work and budgeted hours.
Work with a multidisciplinary team of geologists, engineers, CAD specialists, and administrative assistants to deliver successful projects.
Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals, and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering.
Knowledge of petroleum engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
1-3 years of relevant operations experience in well-related activities (snubbing, coiled tubing, wireline, workovers, abandoning, and drilling).
1-3 years of experience working as a petroleum engineer or project controls / project management.
1-3 years of experience working with regular and sustained client and regulatory engagement.
Permitting experience with TCEQ, LDNR, US EPA or similar.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Experienced with technical writing and developing large technical documents. Writing samples may be requested during the interview.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Travel expected to be < 10%.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
This role is subject to a client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Preferred Qualifications:
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
Project management experience and training with multidisciplinary teams and multiple external stakeholders.
Permitting experience in Underground Injection Control (UIC) projects.
Injection well experience, including wastewater disposal, brine disposal, or enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
Experience with Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) projects.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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