Mechanical Design Engineer

Kinder Morgan•Houston, TX

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About The Position

Kinder Morgan’s Engineering Design group is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support interstate natural gas pipeline, measurement, and compression projects. The position serves as a technical resource and involves collaboration across departments, as well as representing the Company with customers, suppliers, licensees, third-party engineering firms, outside consultants, and industry associations. The role supports project development and execution, including preliminary scoping and equipment sizing and selection. Equipment responsibilities include air compressor packages, generators, filtration equipment, heat exchangers, flow meters, control valves, relief valves, and piping components. The engineer should understand pressure-drop calculations and the design and implementation of overpressure protection and emergency shutdown systems, and communicate technical information effectively in writing and verbally. The successful candidate plans, schedules, and coordinates detailed engineering work, works with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment, and completes quality tasks on schedule and within budget while complying with applicable codes and standards. Travel is approximately 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards, including 49 CFR Part 192, ASME B31.8, B31.3, AGA, API, and GPA.
Ability to read and interpret process flow diagrams, P&IDs, mechanical piping drawings, and equipment fabrication drawings.
Ability to create schematics and bills of material in support of projects.
Working knowledge of selecting, sizing, and operating air compressor packages, generators, filtration equipment, heat exchangers, flow meters, control valves, relief valves, and piping components.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam.
Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work.
Ability to perform job functions with minimal guidance or supervision and accomplish goals in a fast-paced environment.
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical matters.
Accountability for completing quality tasks on schedule and within budget while complying with applicable codes and standards.
Ability and willingness to take direction from managers and senior leaders.
Regular and dependable attendance.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company.
Must be able and willing to travel approximately 25%.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 years of gas industry experience.
Proficiency with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Support interstate natural gas pipeline, measurement, and compression projects.
Provide technical expertise within the Engineering Design group and collaborate with colleagues across departments.
Represent the Company with customers, suppliers, licensees, third-party engineering firms, outside consultants, and industry associations.
Contribute to project development and execution, including preliminary scoping and equipment sizing and selection.
Select and size air compressor packages, generators, filtration equipment, heat exchangers, flow meters, control valves, relief valves, and piping components.
Perform or support pressure-drop calculations and understand the design and implementation of overpressure protection and emergency shutdown systems.
Read and interpret process flow diagrams, P&IDs, mechanical piping drawings, and equipment fabrication drawings.
Create project schematics and bills of material.
Evaluate the design, installation, and operation of pipeline, measurement, and compression facilities for compliance with applicable codes and standards, and recommend changes to optimize safe, efficient, and economical operation.
Create and maintain technical specifications, engineering standards, construction standards, and O&M standards.
Prepare and coordinate engineering reports, calculations, studies, and presentations.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work.
Complete quality work on schedule and within budget while complying with applicable codes and standards.
Travel approximately 25%.