Natural Gas Engineer - Transmission and Facilities

Kimley-Horn • Warrenville, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Warrenville, Illinois (IL) office is seeking a Natural Gas Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their team. This is not a remote position. The role involves leading and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering design efforts, providing technical leadership for Natural Gas pipeline and facility engineering, and designing pipeline facilities such as metering/regulating stations and compressor stations. Responsibilities include developing PFDs, P&IDs, plans, sections, details, and associated bills of materials, performing engineering calculations, coordinating supporting activities, and preparing material and equipment specifications. The role also involves leading proposal development, scope definition, conceptual designs, execution plans, cost estimates, and schedules. Experience in the design of electric transmission lines and/or distribution systems is also mentioned.

Requirements

• 4+ 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).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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 station.
• 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.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level