Hybrid Project Engineer III - Pipeline & Projects Lead

Spire Inc; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Inc. in Kansas City, MO seeks a Project Engineer III to lead gas pipeline and gas supply projects, including planning, budgeting, permitting, scheduling, and construction.

The role involves overseeing multiple projects, contractor supervision, safety, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on long-range planning. The ideal candidate will have a ABET‑accredited engineering degree, 5+ years in pipelines or project management, PMP or PMI credentials, and strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited school required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other accreditations, such as PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP, Lean Six Sigma, etc., preferred.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in pipeline, pressure regulation, storage, LNG, and/or project management.
• Experience managing multiple high-profile projects with varying degrees of risk in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with internal peers, staff of acquired entities and third-party service providers.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and use of Spire’s systems such as Maximo, OBIEE, Oracle, Sharepoint, and Asana.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory codes pertinent to pipelines and natural gas operations including CFR Part 192, 193, and 195.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering analysis and developing metering & regulating designs for large-load end customers, transmission pipelines, LNG & storage.
• Performs design metering and regulating facilities for large industrial and commercial customers and maintains a productive relationship with Marketing representatives.
• Provides engineering assistance for district regulator installation and for design/maintenance of SCADA systems, process controls, facilities automation, remote communication technology, etc.
• Implement designs complying with national/local code requirements.
• Managing capital and maintenance projects including budgeting, scheduling, equipment specification and procurement, contractor interfacing, and project documentation.
• Collaborates with ROW, environmental, and regulatory agents to support surveys, permitting, and land acquisition.
• Provide engineering support during construction activities and commissioning of new facilities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PMP or PMI certifications

Professional Engineering license

Tools

Maximo

OBIEE

Oracle

SharePoint

Asana

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spire Inc. in Kansas City, MO seeks a Project Engineer III to lead gas pipeline and gas supply projects, including planning, budgeting, permitting, scheduling, and construction.

The role involves overseeing multiple projects, contractor supervision, safety, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on long-range planning. The ideal candidate will have a ABET‑accredited engineering degree, 5+ years in pipelines or project management, PMP or PMI credentials, and strong communication and leadership