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
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
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
Kimley-Horn is one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms. With 9,000+ staff members in more than 140 offices across the U.S., we offer full services in a wide range of disciplines.
Clients know us for the creativity of our solutions and the sense of urgency we bring to each and every project. We take a clients’-eye view of our work, planning and designing to accomplish the client’s goals in the most effective manner.
A quality workplace is equally important to us, and the unique benefits we bring to our staff have been recognized by Fortune magazine (“100 Best Companies to Work For” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials") and Civil Engineering News (#1 “Best Civil Engineering Companies to Work For”).
