Instrumentation & Electrical Project Engineer - Natural Gas

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Warrenville (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Generous paid time off

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to support gas transmission and natural gas pipeline projects. You will collaborate with Project Managers and Unit Leaders to advance complex designs and assist in proposal preparation by estimating engineering hours.

You will work with instrumentation, electrical, and controls aspects, ensuring quality control adherence and applying complex technical information to meet project specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from accredited institution.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in the pipeline industry or a related industry.
• PE license preferred or experience with gas facilities/compressor stations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Unit Leaders to progress complex engineering designs.
• Assist in preparing proposals by estimating engineering hours and ensuring quality control systems are followed.
• Apply complex technical information to designs to meet specifications and understand design requirements.
• Direct activities of engineers, drafters and designers on multi-discipline projects.
• Interact with clients and support business development to achieve project goals.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Instrumentation & Electrical Project Engineer - Natural Gas

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will engage in a variety of engineering tasks, providing approval on project plans for gas transmission and natural gas pipeline projects. You will receive technical guidance on new design topics and collaborate closely with senior engineers on assignments that are new to you.

As a Project Engineer, your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating with Project Managers and Unit Leaders to progress complex and technical engineering designs, improve processes and practices, assisting in the preparation of proposals by estimating engineering hours, and ensuring quality control systems are followed. You will apply complex technical information to designs, ensuring projects meet specifications, and fully understand design requirements in your area of expertise. You will support small, medium, and large multi-discipline projects, directing the activities of engineers, drafters and designers, and preparing complex technical analyses. Sharing information with your team and questioning internal and external stakeholders to appreciate design requirements and nuances. You may interact with clients, estimate proposals, and understand the role of business development in achieving operational goals.

In the Instrumentation & Electrical discipline, you will support the design and implementation of power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, controls, and automation systems for natural gas transmission, storage, and compression facilities. Responsibilities may include developing one-line diagrams, control narratives, instrumentation designs, equipment specifications, area classification drawings, and PLC/SCADA integration requirements. You will collaborate with operations personnel, vendors, and engineering teams to improve facility reliability, safety, and operational performance. Projects may include compressor station upgrades, control system modernizations, facility electrification initiatives, measurement and regulation systems, and integration of new equipment into existing operating facilities.

This role is designated as remote, giving you the flexibility to primarily work from home while staying actively connected to your team and projects. We value collaboration and responsiveness, so we ask our remote team members to be available when in-office presence is needed—such as for client meetings, team events, or training sessions. This role may also require occasional travel for fieldwork or site visits depending on the project need.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering from accredited institution
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in the pipeline industry or a related industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with gas facility work and/or compressor stations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand.

As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs.

We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here.

ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers.

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