Engineer I

Engineer I

This position assists in the planning, design, and development of technical standards for gas distribution infrastructure projects. The right candidate must be a self-starter, excellent communicator, critical thinker and able to make sound decisions. Natural Gas is an essential part of America's Energy mix and a trusted energy source for more than 70 million homes and businesses. This position is an exciting opportunity for persons who enjoy the challenges of supporting the construction of natural gas facilities.

As an Engineer in the design group, a typical day might include:

• Working on gas storage or gas fueling station assignments
• Performing assignments involving the design of components or functionality of pipeline products
• Involved in the planning and design of mechanical equipment and components involving maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Performing system balances to determine the best overall solution to solve system issues or identify system low points and methods to best solve them.
• Provide oversight and support for construction activities.

This might be the job for you if:

• You have a high level of interpersonal skills, with the ability to leverage internal and external stakeholders to efficiently accomplish tasks and resolve issues.
• You have the ability and initiative and to work in a self-guided manner and collaboratively.
• You have a customer focused critical thinking mindset with a demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient in proposing solutions and completing tasks.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• You have the ability to work across a matrix organization structure with horizontal and vertical teams.

Essential Skills

• 1+ year of professional working experience within an engineering capacity.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (mechanical, civil, or open to chemical).
• Previous project management experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, pipeline design, utility design, mechanical design, linear project, civil engineering, project controls, and DOT regulations.
• NO DATA ENGINEER OR IT EXPERIENCE

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in MicroStation is a plus.
• Ability to run stakeholder meetings with high-level leadership.
• EIT certification is a plus.

Work Environment

The position offers flexible working hours, starting between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM, with an 8-hour workday. The role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring 4 days in the office with Fridays remote. The office is conveniently located in the heart of Midtown, within walking distance from the North Avenue Marta Station. Benefits include 10 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays. There is also an opportunity to be hired on as a full-time employee when positions become available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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