About the Company Centric Services ("Centric") delivers industry-leading natural gas transmission and distribution services through its Hooks and UniGas divisions. Centric serves ground-up commercial and residential developments, as well as master-planned communities in all major metropolitan markets across Texas. Centric is rapidly expanding due to its commercial and operational agility and is dedicated to bridging infrastructure gaps through strategic value creation and continuous innovation. Centric strives to create a caring and open culture where employees can grow and develop alongside the business. About the Role The Project Engineer role is responsible for supporting the design, modeling, and permitting of natural gas transmission and distribution projects. Depending on experience level, the position contributes to or leads technical tasks, prepares construction and permitting documents, and ensures compliance with Centric standards and regulatory requirements. Senior-level candidates may also oversee complex system designs, perform advanced reviews, and provide mentorship to junior engineers. All levels work closely with senior engineering staff to maintain quality, accuracy, and consistency across ongoing projects.

General:

Upholds and advocates for Centric's core values and behaviors as outlined in the Centric Values and Leadership Framework. Ensures all engineering activities are conducted safely and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures (including RRC and 49 CFR Part 192). Foster a culture of always doing things the right way: the Centric Way (safety, openness, integrity, attention to detail, etc.). Collaborate effectively with Project Management, Construction, Operations, Regulatory and other internal groups to ensure project requirements and schedules are clearly understood.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

Produce natural gas construction plans, system models, and permitting documents for residential, commercial, industrial, and master-planned development projects. Prepare and submit permit applications to TxDOT, counties, cities, drainage districts, and other regulatory or utility entities. Serve as a point of contact with agency reviewers, addressing comments and coordinating approvals. Plan, design, and support or oversee engineering of natural gas distribution facilities, including mains, services, meters, regulation, stations and limited transmission assets. Perform engineering calculations, assessments, and basic feasibility evaluations using standard engineering methods and applicable codes. Prepare or direct the preparation of reports, specifications, construction documents, schedules, and design packages. Conduct site visits to support construction, verify design intent, evaluate field conditions, and ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and safety standards. Use computer-assisted engineering and design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, DNV Synergi Gas, GIS, BlueBeam Revu, Microsoft Office, etc.) to prepare accurate drawings and technical documents. Education /

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or related engineering. 2 - 5 years' experience in natural gas or site development and permitting. Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and standard PDF/document management tools (BlueBeam Revu, Adobe, etc.). Ability to travel