Junior Natural Gas Field Engineer

Burgessps; United States; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess Pipeline Services in the United States seeks a Junior Natural Gas Field Engineer. This entry-level, hands-on role involves installing, commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting odorization and monitoring equipment at natural gas facilities and construction sites.

The position is home-based between field assignments with 50–75% travel. No prior professional experience required; strong communication, organization, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline required.
• No minimum professional experience; entry-level candidates encouraged to apply.
• Willingness to perform hands-on work in industrial and construction environments.
• Strong written communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use spreadsheets for calculations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, setup, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and demobilization of natural gas odorization and monitoring equipment.
• Support pipeline conditioning, pickling, odorization, and startup activities under senior engineering guidance.
• Collect and evaluate pressure, temperature, flow, odorant concentration, and other operating measurements.
• Verify equipment settings, inspect installations, and identify conditions requiring corrective action.
• Prepare engineering calculations, equipment lists, operating procedures, commissioning checklists, and daily field reports.

Skills

Written communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, civil, petroleum or related engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Home-based (United States); 50–75% travel

Job Type

Full Time

About the Role

This is a hands-on, physically demanding outdoor field role, not a desk job. Work includes equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting at natural gas facilities, industrial locations, and construction sites. Home-based between assignments means working from home between field assignments; it does not mean the job is performed entirely remotely. Annual salary: $80,000–$100,000 | Travel: 50–75%. We are seeking a Junior Natural Gas Field Engineer who wants to develop practical engineering skills while working directly with natural gas systems and equipment. This role is home-based between field assignments and requires 50–75% travel for hands‑on work at customer project sites. The engineer will actively participate in installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting at customer project sites. Work may be performed from home between field assignments; project locations and temporary assignments vary with customer needs. Responsibilities also include calculations, planning, reporting, and technical documentation supporting the field work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, setup, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and demobilization of natural gas odorization and monitoring equipment.
• Support pipeline conditioning, pickling, odorization, and startup activities under senior engineering guidance.
• Collect and evaluate pressure, temperature, flow, odorant concentration, and other operating measurements.
• Verify equipment settings, inspect installations, and identify conditions requiring corrective action.
• Assist with troubleshooting pumps, valves, regulators, flowmeters, instrumentation, controls, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret piping drawings, equipment manuals, control diagrams, and project specifications.
• Prepare engineering calculations, equipment lists, operating procedures, commissioning checklists, and daily field reports.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, testing, maintenance, equipment changes, and project progress.
• Coordinate with technicians, vendors, contractors, and customer representatives.
• Participate in job safety planning and follow applicable site procedures.
• Communicate equipment problems, changing conditions, and technical questions promptly.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, civil, petroleum, or a related engineering discipline.

No minimum professional experience is required. Entry-level candidates and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Willingness to perform hands‑on work in industrial and construction environments.

Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to practical equipment and operating problems.

Strong written communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Ability to read engineering drawings and use spreadsheets for calculations and reporting.

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites.

Preferred Experience

Natural gas pipelines, pressure systems, or industrial equipment.

Instrumentation, controls, pumps, valves, regulators, or flow measurement.

CAD software and technical drawing preparation.

Work takes place at active construction sites, pipeline facilities, and industrial locations, including outdoor environments. The role requires appropriate personal protective equipment, adherence to customer safety requirements, and participation in both physical field activities and technical documentation. Assignment duration and work schedules vary with project requirements.

Hiring Requirements

Pre‑employment drug screening and background checks are required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

About the Company

Burgess Pipeline Services (BPS) provides specialized natural gas engineering and field services for transmission and distribution pipelines. Our services include temporary odorization, pipeline conditioning and pickling, odor fade remediation, gas measurement, commissioning, and operational support. BPS combines engineering analysis with hands‑on equipment installation, testing, troubleshooting, and operation. Our engineers work directly with customers, construction contractors, and field crews to support pipeline startup, temporary gas service, and ongoing system reliability.