Project Engineer

TPI Global Solutions; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions is seeking a Project Engineer II / Gas Technologist Engineer II to support its Natural Gas Distribution Engineering team in Gastonia, NC. This role emphasizes hands-on design work, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to move infrastructure from concept to construction.

You’ll design natural gas distribution systems that connect residential customers to essential energy infrastructure across central North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Practical engineering design experience, utilities, pipelines, or infrastructure preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work with engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook, and related software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs for natural gas distribution systems including new customer service installations and mains.
• Coordinate multiple projects, ensuring designs, estimates, permits, and docs are on schedule.
• Prepare engineering drawings, cost estimates, permit applications, and construction-ready packages.
• Use ESRI GIS to review pipeline infrastructure and inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Construction, and other departments.
• Coordinate permitting with DOT and local municipalities for roadway crossings.
• Occasionally visit project sites to review progress and address engineering questions.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Organization

Project ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ESRI GIS

Job description

Location: Gastonia or Asheville, NC

Contract: 12+ Month Contract

Work Environment: Primarily office-based with occasional field visits (less than 25%)

Put Your Engineering Design Skills to Work on Projects That Power Communities!

TPI Global is seeking a Project Engineer II / Gas Technologist Engineer II to support a Natural Gas Distribution Engineering team in Gastonia, NC.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on design work, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring infrastructure projects from concept to construction.

You’ll play a key role in designing natural gas distribution systems that connect residential customers and communities to essential energy infrastructure throughout central North Carolina.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Project Engineer II, you’ll take ownership of engineering design projects, coordinating everything from initial customer requests through construction-ready design packages.

• Engineering Design: Develop designs for natural gas distribution systems, including new customer service installations, gas mains, and service extensions.
• Project Coordination: Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring designs, estimates, permits, and documentation are completed on schedule.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare engineering drawings, cost estimates, permit applications, and construction-ready design packages.
• GIS & Mapping: Utilize ESRI GIS to review existing pipeline infrastructure and support engineering design decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales & Marketing, Engineering, Construction, and other departments to move projects forward.
• Permitting & Compliance: Coordinate with DOT and local municipalities on roadway crossings, encroachments, and permitting requirements.
• Field Support: Occasionally visit project sites to review construction progress and address engineering-related questions.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a detail-oriented engineer who combines strong technical design capabilities with excellent organization, communication, and project ownership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Practical engineering design experience, preferably within utilities, pipelines, or infrastructure.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work with engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other engineering-related software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ESRI GIS or other GIS mapping applications.
• Natural gas distribution or utility infrastructure design experience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Experience preparing engineering permits, roadway encroachment documentation, or construction design packages.
• Knowledge of utility codes, DOT requirements, and municipal permitting processes.

Don’t have experience with every software application listed? Our client provides training on its internal engineering standards and drawing processes.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Long-Term Opportunity: 12+ month contract supporting an established energy infrastructure organization.
• Meaningful Engineering Work: Contribute directly to natural gas infrastructure projects serving communities across North Carolina.
• Project Ownership: Manage your own engineering assignments from initial design through construction handoff.
• Technical Development: Expand your experience with utility design, GIS mapping, permitting, and engineering project management.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced engineering, construction, and project management professionals.
• Variety: Enjoy a primarily office-based design role with occasional opportunities to visit active project sites.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re an engineer who enjoys turning technical designs into real-world infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you!