Director - Survey and Engineering - Oil and Gas Projects

Director – Survey and Engineering – Oil & Gas Projects

Atwell; Texas, United States

This position will be based out of Midland, Texas.

What You’ll Do

Practice Leadership and Growth

• Help establish and lead Atwell’s Hydrocarbons presence in the Midland market
• Build and grow a local practice supporting oil and gas, CO2, hydrogen, RNG, pipeline, and facilities projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical professionals across survey, engineering, design, and project delivery
• Partner with executive leadership on growth strategy, staffing plans, and service expansion
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and strong client service

Client Development and Market Expansion

• Serve as a key client-facing leader for hydrocarbon-related pursuits in West Texas
• Identify, develop, and win new business opportunities across upstream, midstream, and related energy infrastructure markets
• Strengthen existing client relationships while building new partnerships with operators, developers, and industry stakeholders
• Support proposals, presentations, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations
• Represent Atwell in the market as a trusted partner and technical leader

Project Oversight and Execution

• Oversee successful delivery of projects, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and client expectations are met
• Support projects involving pipelines, compressor stations, meter stations, storage assets, facilities, and related field development infrastructure
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to drive efficient project execution
• Support forecasting, utilization, staffing, and operational performance across the practice
• Monitor project health, identify risks early, and implement solutions to keep projects moving successfully

Technical and Operational Leadership

• Provide senior-level guidance on hydrocarbon project execution from either a survey or engineering perspective
• Act as a bridge between technical teams, operations, and client stakeholders
• Bring practical understanding of how field execution, technical design, and client needs come together on energy projects
• Support quality control, technical review, and process improvement effortsHelp identify opportunities to improve service delivery and expand capabilities in the region

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Surveying, or a related technical field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience supporting oil and gas, hydrocarbon, pipeline, facilities, or energy infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated success in a leadership role involving team development, project oversight, and client relationship management
• Strong understanding of hydrocarbon project execution, whether from a survey, engineering, or multidisciplinary operations background
• Proven business development experience and the ability to grow client relationships in a competitive market
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities effectively
• Familiarity with the Midland / West Texas market is strongly preferred
• Professional licensure such as RPLS, PE, or similar is highly valued depending on background

Atwell Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet InsuranceHealth Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Atwell, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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