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ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will engage in a variety of engineering tasks, providing approval on project plans for gas transmission and natural gas pipeline projects. You will receive technical guidance on new design topics and collaborate closely with senior engineers on assignments that are new to you.

As a Project Engineer, your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating with Project Managers and Unit Leaders to progress complex and technical engineering designs, improve processes and practices, assisting in the preparation of proposals by estimating engineering hours, and ensuring quality control systems are followed. You will apply complex technical information to designs, ensuring projects meet specifications, and fully understand design requirements in your area of expertise. You will support small, medium, and large multi-discipline projects, directing the activities of engineers, drafters and designers, and preparing complex technical analyses. Sharing information with your team and questioning internal and external stakeholders to appreciate design requirements and nuances. You may interact with clients, estimate proposals, and understand the role of business development in achieving operational goals.

This role is designated as remote, giving you the flexibility to primarily work from home while staying actively connected to your team and projects. We value collaboration and responsiveness, so we ask our remote team members to be available when in-office presence is needed—such as for client meetings, team events, or training sessions. This role may also require occasional travel for fieldwork or site visits depending on the project need.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in the pipeline industry or a related industry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with gas facility work
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about natural gas and looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!

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ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers.

ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

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