Civil Gas Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Are we the road to your future?

 

We are currently searching for an experienced Civil Gas Engineer  to support our Midwest Region located in Lexington, KY.  

 

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

 

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and oversee natural gas transmission and distribution systems
• Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates 
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for gas infrastructure projects
• Supervise technicians and drafters in preparing gas system plans
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Prepare and submit required documentation and permits
• Perform site inspections and monitor construction progress 
• Use CAD and other engineering software for system design and modeling
• Communicate with stakeholders including city officials, contractors, and the public
• Provide technical support and training to junior staff

 

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain
• 1 – 3 years of experience in gas engineering or related field
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role
• Valid driver’s license
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

 

Why Volkert?

 

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

 

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

 

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

 

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

 

EOE- Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled

 

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

 

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