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The Senior Facilities Engineer - Projects is responsible for leading the engineering and execution of large, complex facilities and midstream capital projects across company-operated assets. This role serves as a senior level individual contributor and technical authority, providing end-to-end project leadership from concept development through construction, startup, and optimization. The position works closely with Operations, Construction, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and EHS teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead facilities and midstream capital projects from feasibility, design, and AFE development through construction, startup, and close-out.

Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and bid packages; manage execution to meet cost and schedule commitments.

Serve as the technical authority for facilities, pipelines, and associated infrastructure design.

Provide engineering oversight and direction to third-party engineering firms and contractors.

Support construction, commissioning, and startup activities, including field engineering and issue resolution.

Prepare and lead Management of Change (MOC) processes, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).

Evaluate and optimize existing facilities to improve safety, reliability, air compliance performance, and operational efficiency. Provide support to Production team on Optimization projects.

Partner with other Facilities Engineers on a safe and cost-effective design, while minimizing loss of production revenue through innovative techniques, procedures and equipment design.

Ensure compliance with applicable engineering codes, company standards, and environmental and air-quality regulations.

Partner with EHS and Regulatory teams to support process safety and compliant designs.

Provide technical mentorship and guidance to early career facilities engineers.

On-call support, including nights and weekends, may be required.

Expected field presence as required to support Construction and Production.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, Civil, or related Engineering discipline.

8+ years of Oil & Gas facilities or midstream engineering experience.

Demonstrated experience leading capital projects with significant scope and complexity.

Strong knowledge of facilities and midstream systems, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment design, and pipeline infrastructure.

Experience supporting both greenfield and brownfield facilities projects.

Prior field engineering or startup experience.

Working knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across disciplines.

Expert level of skill in Microsoft Office. Experience with commonly used industry software, especially process modeling and project management tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in Delaware and Midland Basin preferred.

OSHA PSM experience preferred.

PMP certification preferred.

SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com) .

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.