Location: Gastonia, NC or Cary, NC | Work Scheme: Hybrid | Permanent role

We are seeking a Senior Engineer (Engineer III) to support engineering design, standards development, and technical services for natural gas distribution and transmission systems across North Carolina. This role plays a key part in advancing critical utility infrastructure and requires strong technical expertise, deep familiarity with industry codes, and the ability to support complex engineering activities in a regulated utility environment.

Role Overview Support pipeline and facility engineering design, technical reviews, and engineering assessments. Assist with development, interpretation, and maintenance of engineering standards, procedures, and specifications. Provide technical expertise to operations, construction, and field teams. Support capital and maintenance projects across transmission, distribution, compression, and LNG systems. Ensure alignment with regulatory, safety, and engineering requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement, asset management reviews, and risk evaluation. Support specialty engineering areas such as corrosion, materials, welding, HDD, mechanical design, LNG, or compression depending on background.
Key Requirements Around 10 years of engineering experience, ideally within the natural gas utility or broader energy sector. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Geotechnical, Chemical, or related ABET-accredited engineering discipline. Strong understanding of natural gas engineering standards, such as: 49 CFR Part 192, ASME and API codes Experience with pipeline systems, transmission/distribution design, operations support, corrosion control, standards development, or similar. Ability to interpret engineering processes, codes, workflows, and technical documentation. Proficiency with engineering tools, data analysis, and MS Office applications. Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications Direct experience supporting natural gas transmission or distribution systems, including pipeline and facility design packages. Exposure to LNG facilities, compression systems, or utility operations. Background in the oil & gas or energy industries, particularly with mechanical design or technical services. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe.

 
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