Project Engineer I - Gas Utilities

Cordoba Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

103d • $28 - $37

About The Position

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and program management firm based in California. We are seeking a Project Engineer I to join our Gas sector. The Project Engineer I supports the planning, design, and execution of Gas utility projects by applying foundational engineering principles and technical expertise. This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams, reviewing engineering documents, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The engineer contributes to project success through effective problem-solving, schedule monitoring, and process improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to grow within a dynamic utility environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• 3 years of Gas utilities engineering experience required without EIT (Engineer in Training) certification
• 2 years of Gas utilities engineering experience required with EIT (Engineer in Training) certification
• Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using SAP and GIS preferred
• Experience working on multiple discipline projects
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents; safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to create design drawings
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated potential for leadership

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SAP and GIS preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review engineering calculations, designs, specifications, standards, studies, and cost estimates to support moderate-sized projects and tasks managed by others.
• Apply technical expertise to resolve operational and engineering problems and provide sound recommendations across various disciplines and project teams.
• Manage and coordinate small projects and tasks, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, design, procurement, and startup, ensuring successful completion and alignment with Company objectives.
• Participate in meetings to review revision of Gas Standards, providing input and recommending updates to reflect regulatory changes, operational improvements, and economic considerations.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to monitor progress, resolve issues, and manage changes to engineering scope, budget, and schedule.
• Stay current with applicable state and federal regulations, Gas industry standards, company standards, rules, and tariffs.
• Maintain familiarity with Company operations, practices, policies, and procedures to effectively support client requests and internal assignments.
• Assess project impacts on Company facilities, programs, and operations, and identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and data accessibility at the team level.
• Communicate ideas and solutions confidently and respectfully in team discussions, while actively participating in construction and constructability reviews to ensure practical and effective project execution.
• Coordinate engineering and design activities, support discipline leads in executing their responsibilities and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple medical and dental insurance plans, subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire
• Paid AD&D and life insurance
• 401k with an industry leading employer match
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
• 9 paid holidays and other forms of paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans
• Employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree