Gas Transmission Project Engineer – Design & Permitting

Centric Fiber Op Co, LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PTO & sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Centric Services in Texas seeks a Project Engineer to support design, modeling, and permitting of natural gas transmission and distribution projects. Depending on experience, you will lead technical tasks, prepare construction and permitting documents, and ensure compliance with Centric standards and regulatory requirements.

Senior candidates may oversee complex designs and mentor juniors. Travel up to 20% to client meetings and site visits is required, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or related engineering.
• 2–5 years’ experience in natural gas or site development and permitting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications and standard PDF/document management tools.
• Ability to travel ≤20% to client meetings, permitting, and project site visits.

Responsibilities

• Produce natural gas construction plans, system models, and permitting documents for residential, commercial, industrial, and master-planned development projects.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to TxDOT, counties, cities, drainage districts, and other regulatory or utility entities.
• Serve as a point of contact with agency reviewers, addressing comments and coordinating approvals.
• Plan, design, and support or oversee engineering of natural gas distribution facilities, including mains, services, meters, regulation, stations and limited transmission assets.
• Perform engineering calculations, assessments, and basic feasibility evaluations using standard engineering methods and applicable codes.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of reports, specifications, construction documents, schedules, and design packages.
• Conduct site visits to support construction, verify design intent, evaluate field conditions, and ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, DNV Synergi Gas, GIS, BlueBeam Revu, Microsoft Office, etc.) to prepare accurate drawings and technical documents.

Skills

Gas engineering

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Site coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or related engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

DNV Synergi Gas

BlueBeam Revu

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Centric Services in Texas seeks a Project Engineer to support design, modeling, and permitting of natural gas transmission and distribution projects. Depending on experience, you will lead technical tasks, prepare construction and permitting documents, and ensure compliance with Centric standards and regulatory requirements.

Senior candidates may oversee complex designs and mentor juniors. Travel up to 20% to client meetings and site visits is required, with a focus on safety and quality.