Mechanical Engineer

This role offers a blend of technical design and project facilitation, with approximately 30% of your time focused on detailed design work and 70% dedicated to reviewing designs, coordinating across disciplines, and supporting project execution. You will contribute to linear pipeline design and associated calculations, ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, and support a diverse portfolio of natural gas pipelines, liquids pipelines, and related facility projects. The position provides clear growth paths into project management, people leadership, or technical subject-matter expertise within a large, well-established organization that offers strong benefits, professional development, and a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Review and perform linear pipeline designs and associated engineering calculations, including flow calculations, regulator sizing, and equipment sizing for natural gas and liquids pipeline systems.
• Verify compliance with relevant codes, standards, and engineering best practices, and conduct quality checks on internal and external design deliverables.
• Review manufacturers drawings and technical documentation to ensure alignment with project specifications and design intent.
• Prepare procurement specifications and construction documents, including detailed material lists, technical requirements, and installation details.
• Develop and support bid evaluations by reviewing contractor and vendor proposals, comparing technical offerings, and providing recommendations.
• Perform conceptual design studies and support the development of project alternatives, including preliminary layouts and feasibility assessments.
• Write clear, concise technical reports that document design decisions, calculations, project findings, and recommendations.
• Select appropriate materials and equipment for pipelines and facilities, balancing technical requirements, code compliance, and constructability.
• Observe construction activities in the field to verify conformance with design documents and provide engineering support to construction teams.
• Participate actively in project meetings with internal teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to discuss design, schedule, and technical issues.
• Support project permitting activities by contributing to technical documentation, drawings, and responses to agency comments.
• Perform site investigations to gather field data, assess existing conditions, and support design and permitting decisions.
• Evaluate permitting requirements and environmental conditions, and contribute to determining appropriate project approaches and mitigation measures.
• Interface with Federal, State, and local agencies, as well as community boards, to support project planning and approvals, as needed.
• Use Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software such as PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and AutoPipe to produce and review design documents.
• Serve as a lead engineer on multi-disciplined natural gas pipeline, liquids pipeline, and facility projects, coordinating with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide less-experienced engineering staff on applicable design codes, standards, and design considerations for pipelines and facilities.
• Support multiple utility clients and a variety of projects, adapting to changing priorities and maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Travel to project sites primarily within Colorado (approximately 20% travel) to support site investigations, construction observations, and stakeholder meetings.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• For PE candidates: experience with natural gas projects, preferably including midstream natural gas pipelines or facilities.
• For EIT candidates: experience in oil and gas is preferred, but heavy industrial experience (such as water/wastewater, mining, or similar sectors) is also considered.
• Experience with natural gas pipelines, including mainline systems and trenchless crossings, is preferred.
• Experience executing projects within the Power Market Sector.
• Ability to perform site investigations, including evaluating existing conditions, permitting requirements, and environmental considerations.
• Ability to interface with Federal, State, and local agencies, as well as community boards, for project planning and approvals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for calculations, documentation, and communication.
• Proficiency with standard Power Market Sector design software, such as PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and AutoPipe.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles as applied to pipelines and associated facilities.
• Ability to conduct and review engineering calculations related to pipeline design, flow, regulator sizing, and equipment sizing.
• Strong written communication skills for report writing, specifications, and technical correspondence.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to code and standard compliance and quality control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in oil and gas, particularly in natural gas facilities and pipelines, is highly preferred.
• Experience with midstream, upstream, or downstream oil and gas projects involving mechanical design is beneficial.
• Experience with associated facilities such as metering and regulation stations, compression facilities, over-pressure protection systems, and storage facilities is advantageous.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or providing technical guidance within a project team is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work on diverse projects and support multiple utilities or clients concurrently.
• Comfort working in a rapidly expanding program environment with a strong backlog of projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $61.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

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