The posting
Job Description
Wood is recruiting for a Civil Engineer to join its Oil & Gas business focusing on the Operations Americas unit. This opportunity is onsite in Sheridan, WY, United States.
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The Role
This role is responsible for leading civil engineering projects from initial concept through construction and close-out, including the design, preparation, and submission of site plans, technical drawings, calculations, and permit applications for land development and oil and gas projects. The position works closely with multidisciplinary teams, regulatory agencies, contractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in full compliance with local, state, federal, and environmental regulations, while maintaining high standards of quality, sustainability, and performance.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sector
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
- Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
- Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities
- Design and oversee civil engineering projects from concept through completion.
- Prepare site plans and plat packets for oil and gas permitting.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including surveyors, drafters, and project managers.
- Develop plans that include details and specifications suitable for submitting permit applications (post-construction stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, land development, and NPDES).
- Manage, design, develop, create and maintain small-scale through to large-scale construction projects in a safe, timely and sustainable manner
- Produce designs/calculations, complete plans and permit applications, and coordinate with reviewing agencies.
- Perform construction administration and field observations during construction projects.
- Prepare drawings, documents, details, schedules, and specifications using programs such as AutoCAD and Civil3D.
- Manage projects, including client relationship management, schedule maintenance, and budget oversight.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external team members.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
- Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks as they arise.
- Ensure all civil engineering designs and construction activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental standards.
- Prepare and submit required documentation for permitting and approvals.
- Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure that all civil engineering work meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and durability.
Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
- 3–5 years of civil engineering experience required.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and related design software.
- Strong knowledge of local codes, standards, and permitting processes.
- Experience in project management and team coordination.
- Familiarity with Oil and Gas industry standards.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
