Gas Utility Project Engineer II: Design, Permitting & GIS

TPI Global Solutions; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions is seeking a Project Engineer II / Gas Technologist Engineer II to support its Natural Gas Distribution Engineering team in Gastonia, NC. This role emphasizes hands-on design work, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to move infrastructure from concept to construction.

You’ll design natural gas distribution systems that connect residential customers to essential energy infrastructure across central North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Practical engineering design experience, utilities, pipelines, or infrastructure preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work with engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, and related software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for natural gas distribution systems including new customer service installations and mains.
• Coordinate multiple projects, ensuring designs, estimates, permits, and docs are on schedule.
• Prepare engineering drawings, cost estimates, permit applications, and construction-ready packages.
• Use ESRI GIS to review pipeline infrastructure and inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Construction, and other departments.
• Coordinate permitting with DOT and local municipalities for roadway crossings.
• Occasionally visit project sites to review progress and address engineering questions.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Organization

Project ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ESRI GIS

Job description

TPI Global Solutions is seeking a Project Engineer II / Gas Technologist Engineer II to support its Natural Gas Distribution Engineering team in Gastonia, NC. This role emphasizes hands-on design work, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to move infrastructure from concept to construction.

You’ll design natural gas distribution systems that connect residential customers to essential energy infrastructure across central North Carolina.