Engineer, Design Mechanical

Job Overview

This position is responsible for leading, overseeing, and completing all engineering aspects of major capital projects related to the design, development, and execution of natural gas facilities. The engineer coordinates with project team members and third‑party contract resources to oversee design‑related investments and improvements to the company’s infrastructure. The engineer works independently to ensure tasks of other team members affecting design are on track, including drafting, land, environmental, contracts, procurement, third‑party engineering, and fabrication inspection.

The engineer uses a variety of programs to track design progress, size equipment, order material, and report to management on significant variances in estimated budget and/or schedules. Design tasks also include pipeline, measurement, regulation, compression, storage, and other related gas transmission and gas storage equipment and facilities. The engineer performs engineering tasks and projects by relying on established guidelines and specifications.

Company and industry training familiarizes the employee with processes, procedures, guidelines, regulations, and policies of the company and industry. The engineer may be assigned to a structured training program designed to provide interdisciplinary experience and demonstrates professional conduct and business ethics.

• Lead and oversee all engineering aspects of major capital projects related to natural‑gas facilities.
• Supervise the work of internal/external resources to ensure quality and quantity of work.
• Provide mechanical engineering design deliverables, including project scopes and estimates, design forms, construction workspace drawings, easement exhibits, site layouts, mechanical construction drawings, and fabrication drawings.
• Size, specify, and order all mechanical equipment and materials for natural‑gas projects.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Customer Solutions, and Legal to develop contractual construction, ownership, and operating agreements with external customers.
• Provide mechanical engineering technical support, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving for operating issues related to pipeline, measurement, regulation, compression, storage, and other related gas transmission and storage equipment and facilities.
• Review, develop, and implement company design standards and specifications.
• Research and analyze technical data, industry specifications, standards, and vendor manuals to determine feasibility of design and/or application.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of relevant technologies.
• Participate in company and industry studies and projects to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency of gas transmission and storage systems.
• Serve as company liaison at community events and help with volunteer efforts.
• Provide general guidance and direction to others based on design experience.
• Serve as a mentor, coach, or trainer for less experienced engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or civil engineering (or a relevant engineering discipline) from an ABET‑Accredited Engineering Program.
• 6 years of experience in design engineering or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.
• Ability to work in both an open office environment as well as outside in varied weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and apply directions, policies, procedures, guidelines, specifications, standards, requirements, and Federal/State/Local regulations.
• Ability to work and collaborate with others throughout the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Well organized.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Highly analytical and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to produce results under tight deadlines.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Ability to provide direction to others.
• Experience in a mentoring, coaching, and/or training role.

• 6 years of experience in applying engineering principles toward the design, construction, or operations of natural gas…