Kimley-Horn

Transportation and urban planning consultants

Natural Gas Engineer - Transmission and Facilities

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant engineering design experience.
A bachelor's or master's degree from an ABET-accredited university in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
A Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months, is preferred.
Proficiency with 49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8.
Experience with task management, concept design, and assisting with project management tasks.
Familiarity with coordinating with clients, attending client meetings, and overseeing quality standards.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred; CADWorx is also preferred.
Experience in the design of electric transmission lines and/or distribution systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering design efforts with Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, and other disciplines.
Provide technical leadership for natural gas pipeline and facility engineering.
Design pipeline facilities such as metering/regulating stations and compressor stations.
Develop 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.

Desired Qualifications

A Professional Engineer license, or the ability to obtain one within 12 months.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and CADWorx.

Discipline/Focus

Natural Gas
Overview

Kimley-Horn's Chicago, Illinois (IL) office is seeking a Natural Gas Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their team! This is not a remote position.

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.
Experience in the design of electric transmission lines and/or distribution systems.

Qualifications

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) Preferred
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 Preferred

Salary Range: $100,000 - $160,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- 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.

Position Type

Experienced

About the Company

Kimley-Horn

Transportation and urban planning consultants

Kimley-Horn provides planning and design consultancy for urban and transportation projects across North America for public and private sectors. Their multi-disciplinary teams deliver end-to-end services in planning, design, and project management through integrated collaboration and client-focused goals. They differentiate themselves with an integrated, team-based approach that coordinates all project parts and emphasizes community outcomes and value. Their goal is to help communities create safer, more efficient, and higher-performing urban systems through practical, well-managed planning and design.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Raleigh, NC
Founded: 1967

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