Laura Mesa
Manvel,TX
Summary
Business Development and Energy Professional with 10+ years of experience spanning engineering, project management, and commercial sales within the midstream oil and gas industry. Proven track record of developing customer relationships, delivering capital projects, driving business growth, and managing cross-functional stakeholders.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
SMP Supply
Houston, TX
10.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed and maintained client relationships with key customers through regular communication and follow ups.
- Identified and pursued new business opportunities to increase revenue.
- Collaborated with engineering, operations, procurement, and vendor partners to deliver customer solutions.
- Managed strategic accounts and supported proposal development, pricing, and contract negotiations.
Project Manager
TC Energy
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Managed projects supporting natural gas transmission pipeline and facility infrastructure.
- Directed project execution from planning through closeout, overseeing budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, operations, environmental, and regulatory groups.
- Monitored project risks, contractor performance, and scope changes to ensure successful delivery.
Pipeline Project Engineer
TC Energy
Houston, TX
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Led the technical development and execution of natural gas transmission pipeline projects.
- Evaluated system capacity, operational requirements, and engineering alternatives to support project planning.
- Prepared project scopes, estimates, and design packages.
- Supported projects from concept development through commissioning and startup.
Pipeline Engineer
Strategy Engineering & Consulting
Houston, TX
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Engineered and designed natural gas projects consisting of new pipeline laterals, pipeline facilities, compressor station modifications, and interconnects.
- Performed hydraulic modeling, pipeline sizing, and velocity calculations to support project development and system expansion opportunities.
- Developed project scopes, preliminary engineering packages, cost estimates, and business case documentation.
- Supported end users and internal stakeholders by providing technical evaluations, engineering recommendations, and project development support.
Facilities Engineer
Mott MacDonald
Houston, Texas
07.2015 - 09.2019
- Led engineering efforts on natural gas infrastructure projects, including meter stations, interconnects, pipeline expansions, and facility upgrades.
- Developed engineering deliverables, procurement packages, and technical specifications that met client requirements in midstream sector.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to ensure successful project execution and construction outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-2015
Skills
- Business Development
- Strategic Account Management
- Technical Sales and Solution Development
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Pipeline and Facilities Engineering
Timeline
Business Development Manager
SMP Supply
10.2025 - 06.2026
Project Manager
TC Energy
06.2023 - 10.2025
Pipeline Project Engineer
TC Energy
09.2021 - 06.2023
Pipeline Engineer
Strategy Engineering & Consulting
09.2019 - 07.2020
Facilities Engineer
Mott MacDonald
07.2015 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of Houston