Design Engineer

Magnolia River•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Magnolia River is seeking a Design Engineer to support natural gas distribution and transmission pipeline facility projects. The role involves modeling, designing, drafting, and field work across project lifecycles, contributing to safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions. The employee will work from the Prairieville office during training and transition to the Bridge City location after training is completed. The Design Engineer reads and interprets data from design locates, field work, and other data collection; prepares project plans, reports, and procedures; and helps ensure project scope, schedules, and costs meet client and stakeholder requirements. The role also includes understanding permit tracking and approvals, HDD basics, and as-built processes; addressing issues during project execution; reviewing project quantities, costs, specifications, and construction packages; and developing knowledge of federal, state, and client requirements for gas system designs. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies, as well as working toward billable targets and team and company goals. The position is based in office and field environments. Site inspections or as-built measurements may be required. Extended hours and travel may be needed to meet project deadlines. Compensation is $60,000 to $65,000, depending on skills and years of experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Civil or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
Two years of experience working in an engineering environment.
Ability to use computer applications, including Microsoft Office and CAD programs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to discuss project elements with internal and external stakeholders, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to work accurately in a detail-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to balance numerous projects with competing priorities.
Ability to work extended hours and travel as needed to meet project deadlines.
Ability to identify and distinguish colors, distances, and spatial relationships.
Ability to remain stationary at least 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Civil or Mechanical Engineering degree.
Exposure to project types such as modeling, HDD design, M&R design, steel as-builts, SCADA/Electrical design, O&M manuals, route studies, linear projects, bare steel or cast iron replacement, and hydrostatic pressure testing.
Natural gas pipeline and/or other utility experience.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) qualification.
Previous internship with Magnolia River.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret data from design locates, field work, and other data collection.
Produce basic P&IDs and compare basic layouts.
Understand permit tracking and approvals, HDD basics, and the as-built process.
Ensure project scope, schedule, and cost requirements for clients and internal and external stakeholders are met.
Prepare written plans, reports, or procedures for specific project needs.
Understand and help resolve issues that arise during project execution.
Maintain professional relationships and communicate effectively with Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, project team members, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Work toward team, division, and company goals and maintain target billable goals.
Share knowledge and skills, take on varied team roles, and provide leadership when needed.
Study federal, state, and client requirements to build understanding of gas system designs.
Review project work, quantities, costs, specification accuracy, and construction package completeness.
Observe and assist staff with site inspections or as-built measurements as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.