Mechanical Engineer - Natural Gas Infrastructure

Mechanical Engineer - Natural Gas Infrastructure

• Location: Lexington/Versailles, KY
• Full-Time | High-Impact Role in Energy Engineering

Are you a driven Mechanical Engineer ready to take on complex, high-stakes projects in the natural gas industry? Join a forward-thinking engineering firm that designs and delivers critical infrastructure for the midstream natural gas sector, including compressor and metering stations. This is your opportunity to lead innovative projects, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and make a tangible impact on energy delivery across the region.

What You'll Do:

• Lead mechanical engineering efforts from concept through completion on compressor and metering station projects
• Develop detailed engineering specs, calculations, and drawings that meet DOT, FERC, OSHA, and EPA standards
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence
• Collaborate with project managers to define scopes, budgets, and timelines
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for decommissioning and new builds
• Evaluate vendor proposals and ensure technical alignment with project goals
• Represent the company in client meetings, regulatory reviews, and HAZOP/HAZID sessions
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and environmental performance

What You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 10+ years of design engineering or project engineering experience in the oil/gas industry
• 5+ years of experience with compressor stations
• Ability to mentor engineers and lead a team
• Consulting experience
• Proficiency in Mechanical Design, Solidworks, Inventor, CADWorx, P&ID
• Experience with brownfield and greenfield projects
• Knowledge of project management, engineering, piping, pipeline design, and pipeline engineering
• Familiarity with Navisworks and meter station operations

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission-critical energy projects that power communities
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performance team
• Enjoycareer growth, mentorship, and professional development
• Competitive compensation and a strong commitment to work-life balance

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $65.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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