Posted 2 months ago
Natural Gas Engineer - Transmission and Facilities
AI Summary
Leads and coordinates multidisciplinary engineering design for natural gas pipelines and facilities, including metering stations, compressor stations, and electric transmission systems, while performing calculations, preparing specifications, and supporting procurement and permitting.
About this role
Overview
Kimley-Horn's Reston, Virginia (VA) office is seeking a Natural Gas Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join their team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering design efforts, working closely with Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, and other disciplines.
- Provide technical leadership for Natural Gas pipeline and facility engineering
- Design of pipeline facilities such as metering/regulating stations and compressor stations.
- Development of PFDs, P&IDs, plans, sections, details, and associated bills of materials
- Perform engineering calculations to support technical studies, reports, and design decisions.
- Coordinate supporting activities including surveying, geotechnical investigations, permitting, and land acquisition.
- Prepare material and equipment specifications to support procurement and factory acceptance testing.
- Lead proposal development and scope definition, including conceptual designs, execution plans, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Experience in the design of electric transmission lines and/or distribution systems.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of relevant engineering design experience
- Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months) Preferred
- Proficiency with 49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8
- Experience with task management, concept design, and assisting project management tasks
- Familiar with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D - CADWorx Preferred
Salary Range: $105,000 - $175,000
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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