Paige Wessels
About Paige Wessels
Paige Wessels is a Project Controls Engineer at ExxonMobil, with a background in civil engineering and extensive experience in project management and cost engineering.
Project Controls Engineer at ExxonMobil
Paige Wessels currently serves as a Project Controls Engineer at ExxonMobil, a role she has held since 2021. Her responsibilities include overseeing project controls for ExxonMobil's Russia Far East LNG joint-venture projects. These projects encompass Integrated Upstream developments, a new-build Gas Pipeline, and a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Complex. Wessels is involved in the development and execution of large-scale international projects in the energy sector, leveraging her expertise to ensure successful project outcomes.
Previous Experience as Cost Engineer at ExxonMobil
Before her current role, Paige Wessels worked as a Cost Engineer in the Global Projects division at ExxonMobil from 2019 to 2021. Based in Spring, Texas, she was responsible for managing the cost aspects of global projects, ensuring that financial goals and budgetary constraints were met. Her role required meticulous attention to detail and robust financial analysis to support project completion within the allocated budgets.
Academic Background in Civil Engineering
Paige Wessels holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering from the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. She pursued her degree from 2015 to 2018. Her academic journey equipped her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which she has effectively applied in various roles within the energy and construction sectors.
Early Career and Internships
Paige Wessels gained diverse experience through multiple internships and roles early in her career. She worked as a Scheduling Intern at ExxonMobil in 2018, an Engineering Assistant at Jones|Carter in 2017, and a Summer Engineering Intern at the Texas Department of Transportation in 2016. Each of these roles provided her with valuable industry exposure and practical skills that have been instrumental in her professional growth.
Leadership and Tutoring Experience
During her time at The University of Texas at Austin, Paige Wessels held several significant positions. She served as President of Chi Epsilon from 2017 to 2018, demonstrating her leadership abilities and commitment to academic excellence. Additionally, she worked as an Academic Tutor at the university for a year, helping fellow students understand complex engineering concepts and succeed in their studies.