Design Engineer
About The Position
The Design Engineer supports the design and delivery of natural gas distribution and transmission pipeline facilities. The role involves modeling, designing, drafting, and field work across the project lifecycle, contributing to safe, efficient, and sustainable utility solutions. The position begins at the Prairieville office during training and transitions to the Bridge City location after training is completed. The engineer interprets information from design locates, field work, and other data collection; prepares project plans, reports, and procedures; and helps ensure project scope, schedule, cost, and construction package requirements are met. The role requires coordination with project managers and team members, communication with clients and regulatory agencies, and attention to federal, state, and client requirements. Duties are performed in both office and field environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of experience working in an engineering environment.
- Ability to use computer applications, including Microsoft Office and CAD programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to discuss project elements with internal and external parties, including clients and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to work accurately in a detail-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to compile and review project work, quantities, costs, specification accuracy, and construction package completeness while balancing competing project 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 experience and/or experience in another utility.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation.
- 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.
- Help ensure project scope, schedule, and cost requirements of clients and internal and external stakeholders are met.
- Prepare written plans, reports, or procedures to address project needs.
- Understand and develop solutions to issues arising during project execution.
- Maintain a professional rapport with project managers, assistant project managers, and project team members; respond promptly and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Work toward team, division, and company goals; share knowledge and skills, and take on team or leadership roles as needed.
- Study federal, state, and client requirements to develop understanding of gas system designs.
- Maintain target billable goals.
- Observe and assist Magnolia River Services staff with site inspections or as-built measurements as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
