Job Tittle- Engineer III
This is a direct hire role 
Location: Gastonia, NC, USA or Cary, NC, USA
Hybrid: Remote and Office

Client Gas North Carolina is seeking an Engineer III to join our Engineering Technical Services team—a technical center of excellence dedicated to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient natural gas systems across the state. In this role, you will help shape and maintain engineering standards, support complex projects, and deliver innovative solutions that optimize operations and enhance system integrity. This is an opportunity to work on challenging technical initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the future of natural gas infrastructure in North Carolina.

About the Team

The Engineering Technical Services team is accountable for establishing and maintaining company standards for design, construction, operations, and maintenance of natural gas distribution and transmission systems throughout North Carolina. Additionally, the team provides specialized engineering support to project execution and operations teams, including:
Developing and reviewing complex pipeline and facility designs
Supporting specialty engineering systems such as corrosion control, welding, materials, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), odorization, compression, and LNG
Verifying and certifying Maximum Allowable Operating Pressures (MAOP)
Performing engineering analysis for in-service piping systems
All functions are supported through clear workflows, tracking, and execution within established service levels to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational excellence. #joinourteam

What You Will Do:

This position will support one or more of the following natural gas pipeline engineering activities: pipeline and facility engineering design and review, development and maintenance of operating standards and procedures, and specialty engineering functions.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering and design solutions in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to operations teams on engineering-related issues.
• Lead and deliver engineering assessments, capital projects, and maintenance project designs.
• Support and lead engineering tasks for integration initiatives within the team and across the business, including specification and standards management programs.
• Coordinate with operations and construction stakeholders to ensure alignment on design requirements and reviews.
• Actively participate in risk assessments and asset management review sessions.
• Contribute to industry activities to maintain the company’s leadership position.
• Lead responses to stakeholder requests for changes and ensure timely resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Gas Control, Regional Operations, Construction, and other engineering teams.

Who You Are:

Required:

• 4+ years of direct experience in engineering design with a specific focus on electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical or other applicable discipline
• 4+years' experience in engineering design, standards development, and frontline operations technical support within manufacturing, energy, consulting or similar industries.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standard including DOT PHMSA regulations, API, ASME and other codes and standards related to the provision of engineering services.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder skills – both written and verbal to internal and external audiences
• Facilitation, project management and analytical skills with the ability to establish good working relationships and communicate/work with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to advanced computer technology skills and able to learn new systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the state.

Preferred:

Experience with natural gas transmission and/or distribution, specifically for pipeline and facilities designs and associated packages. Specific experience related to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities
Previous experience in any of the following: Oil and Gas engineering design, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Currently hold a Professional Engineering (P.E.) Designation or the ability to obtain one within a designated time.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Possess a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering program based on the year that the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
• Possess a 4-year engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or
• Possess a 4-year engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program and a post-graduate engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same engineering discipline is ABET accredited based on the year the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
• Possess a 4-year degree in Physics, Chemistry or Math and a post-graduate engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same engineering discipline is ABET accredited based on the year the engineering program was accredited by ABET

Working Conditions:

• This role is primarily office-based, with occasional travel to other offices or job sites. We also offer a Flexwork policy.
• At this time, Client cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.
• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Physical Requirements:
Include but are not limited to:

• Grasping and handling objects
• Kneeling and reaching above shoulder level
• Light to moderate lifting (up to 20 pounds)
• Repetitive motions, including typing
• Extended periods of sitting and occasional standing
• Visual ability to read screens, detect color coding, and interpret fine print
• Hearing ability for effective communication
• Capability to work at a computer for prolonged periods

Mental Requirements (Field & Office):

• Include but are not limited to the ability to:
• Comprehend, retain, and apply oral and written instructions or other information.
• Analyze complex problems and collaborate to identify and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Organize thoughts and ideas into clear, understandable terminology.
• Prioritize and manage work schedules on a short-term basis.
• Make decisions with moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor potential effects beyond that area.
• Follow basic instructions and guidelines accurately.
• Complete routine forms and prepare basic written communications such as letters, outlines, memoranda, and reports.
• Communicate effectively with individuals via telephone and other channels.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 130000.00/Yearly.