Natural Gas Project Engineer

Centric Infrastructure Group; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Generous PTO policy

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

The Project Engineer role is responsible for supporting the design, modeling, and permitting of natural gas transmission and distribution projects. Depending on experience level, the position contributes to or leads technical tasks, prepares construction and permitting documents, and ensures compliance with Centric standards and regulatory requirements.

Senior-level candidates may also oversee complex system designs and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or related engineering.
• 2–5 years' experience in natural gas or site development and permitting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; PDF management tools.
• Ability to travel <20%.

Responsibilities

• Produce natural gas construction plans, system models, and permitting documents for residential, commercial, industrial, and master-planned development projects.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to TxDOT, counties, cities, drainage districts, and other regulatory or utility entities.
• Serve as a point of contact with agency reviewers, addressing comments and coordinating approvals.
• Plan, design, and support or oversee engineering of natural gas distribution facilities, including mains, services, meters, regulation, stations and limited transmission assets.
• Perform engineering calculations, assessments, and basic feasibility evaluations using standard engineering methods and applicable codes.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of reports, specifications, construction documents, schedules, and design packages.
• Conduct site visits to support construction, verify design intent, evaluate field conditions, and ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, DNV Synergi Gas, GIS, BlueBeam Revu, Microsoft Office, etc.) to prepare accurate drawings and technical documents

Skills

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Technical communication

Site development knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

DNV Synergi Gas

GIS

BlueBeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Project Engineer role is responsible for supporting the design, modeling, and permitting of natural gas transmission and distribution projects. Depending on experience level, the position contributes to or leads technical tasks, prepares construction and permitting documents, and ensures compliance with Centric standards and regulatory requirements.

Senior-level candidates may also oversee complex system designs and mentor junior engineers.