Natural Gas Engineer - Transmission and Facilities

Natural Gas Engineer with 6+ years of experience based in Kimley-Horn's Reston, VA office; onsite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts across civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation and control, and related disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership for natural gas pipeline and facility engineering.
• Design pipeline facilities including metering and regulating stations as well as compressor stations.
• Develop process and piping flow diagrams (PFDs and P&IDs), construction plans, sections, details, and the associated materials lists.
• Carry out engineering calculations to support technical studies, reports, and design decisions.
• Coordinate supporting activities such as surveying, geotechnical investigations, permitting, and land acquisition.
• Prepare specifications for materials and equipment to support procurement and factory acceptance testing.
• Lead proposal development and scope definition, including conceptual designs, execution plans, cost estimates, and project schedules.
• Bring experience in the design of electric transmission lines and/or distribution systems.

Requirements

• Six or more years of relevant engineering design experience.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an ABET-accredited program in mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 12 months, preferred.
• Familiarity with 49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8.
• Experience with task management, concept design, and supporting project management activities.
• Comfort coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D; CADWorx is preferred.

Technologies

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• CADWorx

Benefits

• Retirement plan with company match and profit-sharing.
• Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off with personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and internal training programs.
• Family-friendly benefits including New Parent Leave and childcare resources.

Why Kimley-Horn?

Kimley-Horn prioritizes people, clients, and employees. The firm focuses on helping clients achieve their goals while fostering an environment where employees can flourish. The culture emphasizes quality and professional development, welcoming and nurturing passionate, proactive, and hardworking teammates who contribute to collective success.