Engineer I

About the role

Coordinates and performs a basic level of engineering activities related to the design, operation, and maintenance of company pipeline and storage systems and related facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, assist, and/or perform engineering activities for pipeline and storage systems.
• Assist with project coordination among regions, departments (Customer Development, Operating, and Customer Services), and contractors, including:
  • Bid proposals and contracts
  • Line extensions
  • Construction and/or relocation projects
• Provide technical and/or engineering assistance to management, employees, governmental/regulatory personnel, contractors, and customers on matters such as:
  • Meter and regulator settings
  • Equipment/system design
  • Pipeline sizes and modeling
  • Database analyses
  • Growth planning
  • Emergency valve isolation plans for pipeline systems
  • Policies and procedures
• Review, summarize, and assist in preparation of information including:
  • Engineering studies
  • Pipeline bid proposals
  • Construction contracts
  • Status/activity reports
  • Job orders
  • Purchase requisitions
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Up to two years of relevant professional experience.
• Working knowledge of piping plan standards and related governmental regulations.
• Demonstrated ability with application of math, algebraic formulas, calculus, and statistics.
• Experience in use and function of office equipment, including computers and software such as AutoCAD, Stoner, Excel, Access, and/or other relevant software.
• Experience and training related to:
  • Interpersonal/communication skills
  • Customer service field policies and procedures
  • Transmission/distribution pipeline operations
  • Company/governmental operating and safety procedures
  • Line extension and relocation policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Identify, research, evaluate, and prioritize problems or specific situations and coordinate appropriate action/response.
  • Research and prepare pipeline construction contracts, pipeline capacity lease (PCL) requests, budget projects, job orders, material requisitions, engineering studies, and correspondence.
  • Read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, charts, surveys, load studies, and various reports and correspondence.
  • Interact, negotiate, advise, and communicate effectively.
  • Develop information and make presentations to groups and individuals.
  • Read and write fluently in English.

Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Applicable driver's license required.
• Mobility to travel in and around plant, office facilities, and job sites outdoors.
• Able to operate tools and equipment required.
• Communicate and/or exchange information; conduct oral presentations.
• Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.

About Us

ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, Oklahoma Natural Gas, and Texas Gas Service. ONE Gas serves residential, commercial, industrial, transportation, and wholesale customers in all three states.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K) plan that is 100% matched up to 6%.
• Profit Sharing contributions may also be made under the 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance.
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.