Gas Compression Project Engineer

Position Details:

Client: Energy & Utility

Job Title: Gas Compression Project Engineer

Duration: 06 Months (Possible extension)

Location: Hamilton Township, MI 49419 (3-5 Day in office)

Pay: $50-55/hr.

Summary Duties:

• This Project Engineer role at client involves mechanical project engineering for the Gas Compression team. You'll work on modifications and new construction at natural gas compressor stations .
• In this team-oriented role , you'll collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, other engineers, operations staff, contractors, and vendors, to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget .

Responsibilities

• This Project Engineer acts as client's representative throughout project lifecycles, ensuring safety, compliance, scope, quality, cost, and schedule adherence .
• The role demands a strong grasp of natural gas and plant systems, engineering principles, and project management skills , along with excellent communication. You'll coordinate with external engineers, suppliers, and contractors, enforcing specifications.
• This position involves complex engineering tasks, requiring independent judgment and efficient teamwork across multiple projects.
• Expect to travel to compressor stations frequently (3-5 day per week) .

Key Responsibilities:

• This role provides engineering support from project development (feasibility, design, estimating) through to project closeout . You'll oversee detailed design , review drawings and calculations , and develop technical specifications and bid documents .
• Key tasks include leading technical bid evaluations , communicating with stakeholders , performing shop inspections and field engineering , and supporting commissioning .
• You'll also resolve technical issues , assist with scheduling and budgeting , attend meetings, and help with project file turnover.

Skills:

• Experience in the design, construction, and/or operation of natural gas compressor station equipment
• Experience in reviewing designs to assure compliance with engineering design standards, applicable codes, constructability, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of CFR 49 Part 192 Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline (Minimum Federal Safety Standards), and/or Michigan Gas Safety Standards Guide (MGSS),
• Knowledge of ASME Codes & Standards e.g., ASME B31.8, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1, ASME B16.5/16.47, ASME BPVC, etc.
• Knowledge of API Specifications & Standards e.g., API 5L, API 6D, API 1104, etc.
• Experience in procurement of engineered material, equipment, and professional services.
• Experience coordinating and developing contract documents (RFP documentation), specifically engineering drawings and technical specifications for both consulting and construction

Education Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 5+ years of applied ABET engineering experience.

• Mecahnical engineering
• MI Gas Code knowledge