Gas Distribution Design Engineer I

4P Consulting Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company Gas is seeking an Engineer I to support the planning, design, and development of natural gas distribution infrastructure projects. This role will contribute to gas storage, fueling stations, pipelines, and mechanical equipment while collaborating with engineering, construction, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and within a matrixed organization to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of progressive engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and design of natural gas distribution infrastructure.
• Work on gas storage and gas fueling station projects.
• Assist with design of pipeline components and related systems.
• Support planning and design of mechanical equipment and components.
• Perform system balance evaluations to identify system constraints, low points, and potential solutions.
• Develop and evaluate engineering solutions for system issues.
• Provide engineering oversight and support during construction activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

CAD

GIS

Geographic Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern Company Gas is seeking an Engineer I to support the planning, design, and development of natural gas distribution infrastructure projects. This role will contribute to gas storage, fueling stations, pipelines, and mechanical equipment while collaborating with engineering, construction, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and within a matrixed organization to