Distribution Gas Engineer  

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Gas Engineer to join our team in a role focused on technical leadership, quality oversight, consulting, and business development for natural gas distribution projects. This position reports directly to the Division Leader and plays a key role in supporting the strategic growth of Westwood’s gas utility services.

The Distribution Gas Engineer will provide technical expertise, quality assurance, and client-facing consulting services related to the planning, design, and improvement of natural gas distribution systems. This role will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and support business development efforts by helping expand relationships with existing clients and identifying opportunities with new clients across the U.S.

Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-level professional services and innovative solutions to our clients in the utility and energy sectors.

Report directly to the Division Leader and support the strategic growth of the gas utility practice through technical leadership, consulting, and client engagement.

• Serve as a technical advisor and subject matter expert for natural gas distribution system planning, design, and operations.
• Support engineering reviews, design audits, and quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and      client specifications.
• Provide consulting services to clients related to gas distribution system improvements, modernization programs, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure planning.
• Support business development initiatives, including proposal development, client presentation development, and scope development.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients while identifying new opportunities for growth in the gas utility market.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff supporting gas distribution projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams across engineering disciplines to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions for utility clients.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 7+years of experience in natural gas distribution engineering, pipeline engineering, or utility infrastructure consulting.
• Strong understanding of natural gas distribution systems, including pipelines, regulators, meter stations, and associated facilities.
• Experience with engineering quality control processes and technical review of engineering deliverables.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to clients, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to balance technical responsibilities, consulting work, and business development efforts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).

Preferred Experience

• Experience with PHMSA regulations (49 CFR Part 192), ASME B31.8, and other applicable gas pipeline safety standards.
• Experience supporting utility consulting, strategic planning, or infrastructure modernization programs.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS platforms, gas system modeling tools, and utility engineering software.
• Experience supporting proposal development, client relationship management, and market expansion efforts within the utility sector.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.