Kinder Morgan

Senior Designer

Kinder Morgan$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years of experience with an associate degree in drafting or equivalent; 20 years without the degree.
  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD®, CADWorx®, and BlueBeam® for drafting.
  • Experience in plant drafting/design particularly in pipeline and compressor station environments.
  • Familiarity with material specifications and engineering standards is essential.
  • Proven ability to manage drawing integrity and perform quality control checks effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Research and provide drawings to Project Managers for both Greenfield and Brownfield projects.
  • Act as the primary contact for drawing-related support on plant projects.
  • Collaborate with Field Operations to update critical drawings accurately.
  • Assist Project Managers in identifying drawings needing revisions for construction updates.
  • Perform quality control of Piping & Instrumentation Diagram drawings to ensure accuracy.
  • Create sketches and review schematics for completeness and clarity.
  • Interface with third-party engineering firms to resolve data discrepancies for as-built documentation.

Benefits

  • Work-life balance with a standard 5-8 schedule (8 hours a day, Monday to Friday).
  • Hybrid working model with office days on Monday to Wednesday and remote work on Thursday and Friday.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through collaboration with experienced project teams.
  • Engagement in impactful projects within the natural gas sector, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
Full Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Senior Designer (Natural Gas Plant & Midstream) to support plant engineering and construction projects, including both Greenfield and Brownfield developments. This role serves as a key technical resource responsible for managing drawing integrity, performing quality control, coordinating with internal teams and third-party engineering firms, and ensuring accurate as-built documentation across compressor stations and related facilities. Must be experienced in but not limited to AutoCAD®, CADWorx® and BlueBeam®.

*Job level will commensurate with experience and knowledge.

What You Will Do

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Research and provide appropriate drawings to Project Managers (PMs) for Greenfield and Brownfield additions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact ("go-to person") for plant project drawing support.
• Collaborate with Field Operations to verify missing data and update critical drawings for compressor stations.
• Assist Project Managers with sustaining projects by locating and identifying drawings requiring revision for IFC (Issued for Construction) and as-built updates.
• Assess as-built project scope and determine appropriate team assignment for execution.
• Perform quality control (QC) of SPID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) drawings.
• Create sketches and review / QC schematics to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Provide clarification and interpretation of complex or unclear redline markups submitted for as-built updates.
• Identify drawings requiring as-built updates that were not included in project close-out packages.
• Assign and manage drawing numbers to maintain consistency and integrity within the company's numbering system.
• Review IFA (Issued for Approval), IFB (Issued for Bid), and IFC drawing packages from third-party engineering firms.
• Verify that materials specified in IFC packages comply with company material specifications.
• Represent the Drafting department as a coordinator on outsourced engineering projects as needed.
• Interface directly with third-party engineering firms to resolve missing or incomplete data required for as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and vendors regarding material issues (e.g., incorrect materials, damage, delivery schedules).
• Work closely with field inspectors and construction teams to ensure critical materials are delivered and available on-site in a timely manner.
• Strong experience in plant drafting/design, (pipeline and compressor station environments)
• Extensive experience with P&IDs/SPIDs, schematics, and as-built documentation.
• Familiarity with material specifications and engineering standards.
• Experience coordinating with third-party engineering firms and vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform thorough quality control checks.
• Experience supporting compressor station projects or similar industrial facilities.
• Ability to interpret field data, redlines, and construction feedback into accurate drawings.
• Job level will commensurate with experience and knowledge.

What You Need

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Technical expertise in drafting and design standards
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving and data verification
• Leadership and mentorship
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A minimum of 15 years' experience required for this position with associate degree in drafting or equal.
• A Minimum of 20 years' experience required for this position without associate degree in drafting or equal.

POSITION WORKING CONDITION:
• Office cubicle
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Position may require lift of up to 25lbs.
• Some travel to other offices may be required.
• Work Schedule:
• 5-8's schedule (8 hours per day, 5 days a week)
• Work in office Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (Currently)
• Work remotely Thursday & Friday (Currently)

About Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is the largest midstream and the fourth largest energy company (based on combined enterprise value) in North America. They own an interest in or operate approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines and 180 terminals. Their publicly traded companies include Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP), Kinder Morgan Management, LLC (NYSE: KMR) and El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPB).

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Learn more about Kinder Morgan
Size
10,529 employees
Market Cap
$40.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$119 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
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