Mechanical Engineer - Natural Gas
Kimley-Horn
Charlotte, North Carolina
Kimley-Horn’s Charlotte office is growing, and we’re looking for a Mechanical or Civil Engineer to join our Energy & Natural Gas team. This role is ideal for an engineer who wants to work on large-scale, real-world infrastructure projects while continuing to build technical depth, project ownership, and cross-discipline experience.
You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers to deliver complex energy and natural gas projects across multiple markets and geographies. From major pipeline systems to control stations and power generation facilities, this role offers hands-on involvement in projects that keep communities and industries running.
Location: Charlotte, NC
Experience Level: 4+ years
Team: Energy & Natural Gas
Work Model: In-office | Some travel required
What You’ll Work On
You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from early design through construction documentation, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility over time.
Project Types Include:
Transmission and distribution pipeline systems
Metering and regulation stations
Remote valve sites
Natural gas generation and power plant facilities
Process control systems and integration
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Performing engineering design, calculations, and analyses for complex natural gas projects
Developing construction drawings and technical details for multidisciplinary designs
Supporting jurisdictional permitting and regulatory coordination
Applying applicable codes and standards (including 49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8)
Assisting with project planning, schedules, and budgets
Coordinating with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
Participating in client meetings and supporting quality control efforts
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering
4+ years of relevant engineering design experience in natural gas, energy, or oil & gas
Working knowledge of industry codes and standards (49 CFR Part 192, ASME B31.8)
Experience producing engineering plans, calculations, and construction documents
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and CADWORX
Ability to manage tasks, prioritize work, and collaborate across teams
Preferred (But Not Required):
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 12 months
Experience with permitting, agency coordination, and regulatory compliance
Exposure to project management or task leadership
Design experience with site layouts, mechanical systems, station facilities, and permitting
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
About the Company
Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn keeps two groups of people at the center of its business: its clients and its staff. Past president Ed Vick said, "We have no reason to exist except to serve our clients." That intense focus on providing quality to the people we serve has made Kimley-Horn one of the nation's top consulting firms in every discipline we practice.
But the firm's core purpose, articulated by its leadership and lived out daily, is "to provide an environment for our people to flourish." We know that people are fulfilled, motivated, and challenged in different ways. In order to foster our individual aspirations, we support our people as they grow into roles and take on responsibilities that are important to them. Growing professionally, having fun with our colleagues, and finding satisfaction in our work are central to our way of life.
To that purpose we add core values: "honesty, integrity, and ethics; exceptional client service; high expectations; sharing and caring; sustained profitability." Our core values and core purpose provide a foundation for the way we approach our business. Our vision is long-term and our expectation is always to perform with quality, for the sake of both groups at the center of our firm.
Through their work, our people discover untapped talents and interests. At Kimley-Horn we work hard to allow that to happen. We have college students who started as traffic engineers now working on ITS projects. We have former administrative assistants who are now human resources professionals and former marketing coordinators who are now transportation planners.
We provide the environment. We want you to take advantage of it and flourish!