Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky, 40383, USA
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer, Civil Engineering
Project Engineer | Natural Gas Pipeline & Facilities | Hybrid Flexibility
Looking to take ownership of impactful pipeline and facility projects while growing your project management and technical engineering skills? Join a stable, growing engineering firm supporting the midstream natural gas industry with a strong backlog of repeat clients and long-term career opportunities.
What You'll Be Doing- Lead and coordinate natural gas pipeline, compressor station, and metering station projects
- Manage project schedules, deliverables, budgets, risks, and client communication
- Perform engineering reviews, technical evaluations, and design support
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, GIS, survey, construction, and project management
- Support projects from initial planning through execution and closeout
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- 3+ years of project or design engineering experience in the natural gas industry
- Experience with pipeline projects (facility experience is a plus)
- Strong project management and client-facing communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- PMP, EIT, CADWorx, Navisworks, Solid Works, or similar experience is a plus
Hybrid schedule with flexible remote options
Work on natural gas pipeline, compressor station, and metering projects
Strong job stability with consistent project backlog
Collaborative team of engineers, project managers, and field professionals
Significant career growth opportunities
Lucrative performance-based bonus program
Exposure to both technical engineering and project leadership responsibilities
Work Environment
This position operates in a medium-sized, multidisciplinary engineering office with approximately 60 team members, including field staff, engineers, and project managers. The typical schedule follows a hybrid model with three days in the office and two days working from home each week. The organization offers flexible work arrangements and is open to remote or near-remote structures, including the possibility of coming into the office only periodically, depending on location and business needs.
Candidates must be willing to travel to project sites as required to support field activities and project execution. For remote work, a reliable high-speed internet connection is necessary, with download speeds of approximately 80–100 Mbps, upload speeds of approximately 20–30 Mbps, latency under 50 ms, and a wired Ethernet connection preferred, though strong Wi-Fi 5 or 6 is acceptable. The company culture emphasizes long-term career growth, job security, and steady workflow, supported by repeat business and competitive project wins.
Employees benefit from a supportive, flexible environment, strong collaboration across disciplines, and a performance-driven bonus structure that can be highly lucrative in strong years.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Versailles, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $53.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Versailles,KY.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.
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