Mechanical Design Engineer - Gas Transmission & Facilities

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Educational Reimbursement

401K

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Parental & Maternity Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the design and execution of major capital projects for natural gas facilities. You will coordinate with internal teams and external resources to deliver equipment sizing, drawings, and construction support.

The engineer will review standards, analyze technical data, and ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across pipeline, regulation, compression, storage, and related facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or relevant discipline) from an ABET-accredited program.
• Entry-level design engineering experience or related field.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.
• Ability to work in varied environments and follow regulations.
• Strong communication and collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of major capital projects for natural gas facilities.
• Oversee internal/external resources to ensure quality and timely work.
• Provide mechanical design deliverables including scopes, drawings, and fabrication drawings.
• Size and order mechanical equipment and materials for gas projects.
• Develop contractual agreements with external customers where applicable.
• Troubleshoot engineering issues and support operations across systems.

Skills

Strong verbal and written

Analytical

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the design and execution of major capital projects for natural gas facilities. You will coordinate with internal teams and external resources to deliver equipment sizing, drawings, and construction support.

The engineer will review standards, analyze technical data, and ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance across pipeline, regulation, compression, storage, and related facilities.