Senior Designer

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer (Natural Gas Plant & Midstream) to support plant engineering and construction projects. You will manage drawing integrity, perform QC, and coordinate with internal teams and third‑party firms to ensure accurate as‑built documentation across compressor stations and related facilities.

Extensive experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx, and BlueBeam is required. This role supports both Greenfield and Brownfield developments and involves coordinating with

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience with an associate degree in drafting or equivalent.
• Minimum 20 years’ experience if no associate degree.
• Experience with P&IDs/SPIDs, schematics, and as-built documentation.
• Experience coordinating with third‑party engineering firms and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Research and provide drawings to PMs for Greenfield and Brownfield additions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for plant project drawing support.
• Collaborate with Field Operations to verify data and update drawings for compressor stations.
• Assist PMs with sustaining projects by revising for IFC and as-built updates.
• Assess project scope and assign appropriate team for execution.
• Perform QC of SPID drawings and review schematics for accuracy.
• Interpret redlines and field feedback into accurate drawings.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and vendors on material issues.

Skills

Leadership & mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving & data verification

Strong communication

Education

Associate degree in drafting

20+ years experience without degree

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

BlueBeam

Job description

What We Are Looking For

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Senior Designer (Natural Gas Plant & Midstream) to support plant engineering and construction projects, including both Greenfield and Brownfield developments. This role serves as a key technical resource responsible for managing drawing integrity, performing quality control, coordinating with internal teams and third-party engineering firms, and ensuring accurate as-built documentation across compressor stations and related facilities. Must be experienced in but not limited to AutoCAD®, CADWorx® and BlueBeam®.

*Job level will commensurate with experience and knowledge.

What You Will Do

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and provide appropriate drawings to Project Managers (PMs) for Greenfield and Brownfield additions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact (“go-to person”) for plant project drawing support.
• Collaborate with Field Operations to verify missing data and update critical drawings for compressor stations.
• Assist Project Managers with sustaining projects by locating and identifying drawings requiring revision for IFC (Issued for Construction) and as-built updates.
• Assess as-built project scope and determine appropriate team assignment for execution.
• Perform quality control (QC) of SPID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) drawings.
• Create sketches and review / QC schematics to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide clarification and interpretation of complex or unclear redline markups submitted for as-built updates.
• Identify drawings requiring as-built updates that were not included in project close-out packages.
• Assign and manage drawing numbers to maintain consistency and integrity within the company’s numbering system.
• Review IFA (Issued for Approval), IFB (Issued for Bid), and IFC drawing packages from third-party engineering firms.
• Verify that materials specified in IFC packages comply with company material specifications.
• Represent the Drafting department as a coordinator on outsourced engineering projects as needed.
• Interface directly with third-party engineering firms to resolve missing or incomplete data required for as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and vendors regarding material issues (e.g., incorrect materials, damage, delivery schedules).
• Work closely with field inspectors and construction teams to ensure critical materials are delivered and available on-site in a timely manner.
• Strong experience in plant drafting/design, (pipeline and compressor station environments)
• Extensive experience with P&IDs/SPIDs, schematics, and as-built documentation.
• Familiarity with material specifications and engineering standards.
• Experience coordinating with third-party engineering firms and vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform thorough quality control checks.
• Experience supporting compressor station projects or similar industrial facilities.
• Ability to interpret field data, redlines, and construction feedback into accurate drawings.

* Job level will commensurate with experience and knowledge.

What You Need

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Technical expertise in drafting and design standards
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving and data verification
• Leadership and mentorship
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience required for this position with associate degree in drafting or equal.
• A Minimum of 20 years’ experience required for this position without associate degree in drafting or equal.

POSITION WORKING CONDITION

• Office cubicle
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Position may require lift of up to 25lbs.
• Some travel to other offices may be required.
• Work Schedule:
• 5-8’s schedule (8 hours per day, 5 days a week)
• Work in office Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (Currently)
• Work remotely Thursday & Friday (Currently)

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.