Gas Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

NOTE: This position is 100% onsite in Houston, TX 77002. Please do not apply if you are not local or cannot commute to the office. There is no relocation assistance available.

ONSITE: Monday–Friday (Houston, TX 77002)

Job Title: Staff Engineer, Gas

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Client: One of the leading utility companies.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Targeted Years of Experience: 10+ Years

The Staff Engineer, Gas is responsible for designing natural gas distribution and transmission systems while managing projects from design through construction completion. This role includes preparing engineering plans, specifications, permits, contracts, and ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design natural gas distribution facilities and associated support systems, including cathodic protection.
• Prepare long-range capacity piping plans, easements, permits, bid packages, contracts, and main replacement program documentation.
• Develop cost estimates, material specifications, project schedules, and capacity/pressure modeling studies.
• Prepare and submit construction drawings and engineering documentation.
• Perform economic feasibility studies and recommend customer contributions for new and replacement projects.
• Manage engineering projects from design through completion, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate activities with customers, contractors, government agencies, and internal departments.
• Provide engineering design support to gas operations and field personnel.
• Develop operational procedures and engineering documentation.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.
• Lead complex gas distribution projects involving multiple feeds and installation procedures.
• Coordinate engineering design and construction activities across cross-functional teams.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of natural gas distribution system records and documentation.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or another approved Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) License required.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 10 years of utility design or related project construction design experience.
• Experience designing natural gas distribution and transmission systems.
• Experience managing engineering projects from design through construction.

Required Skills:

• Natural Gas Distribution & Transmission System Design
• Utility Engineering & Project Design
• Pipeline Design & Construction Documentation
• Cathodic Protection Systems
• Capacity & Pressure Modeling
• Cost Estimation & Material Specifications
• GIS and SAP
• Project Management
• DOT CFR 192 Regulations
• Natural Gas Pipeline Design Codes
• Engineering Drawings & Construction Documentation
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent Communication & Coordination Skills

PERSONAL QUALITIES DESIRED:

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.