Graduate Engineer, Gas Pipeline

About the role

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Gas Pipeline Graduate Engineer in our Houston, Texas office.

Responsibilities

• Complete simple application of design and analysis using determined software and criteria, under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
• Exercise limited judgment on details of work including preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
• Utilize Company resources to begin understanding QA/QC processes and procedures.
• Work with supervisor, project manager, mentors, and various internal personnel to complete assignments within discipline.
• Utilize formal education including fundamentals of engineering and apply it in assignments.
• Work with internal clients daily and escalate concerns when needed.
• Support Senior Project Managers with engineering tasks and project management for various gas utility relocation projects, HDD design, system improvement, gate & district regulator station design, regulator relief selection, and sizing.
• Apply technical expertise and be able to work with a project team on a variety of applications ranging from feasibility studies to final as-built maintenance records.
• Afford assistance in evaluating and solving potential field problems.
• Motivated to learn in a dynamic environment with short project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Emerging // Basic understanding and minimal practical experience; requires guidance and supervision. No experience is required, internship experience and EIT preferred.
• Knowledge of standard engineering and scientific techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks.
• Skills including use of industry-standard computer software for the position (i.e., software such as CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic models).
• Ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, and standard office software.

Skills

• Technical
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Training
• Advancement
• Client satisfaction
• Technical support
• Project management
• Feasibility studies
• Final as-built maintenance records
• Evaluation of field problems
• Short project deadlines

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs.

Pay

This is a full-time position, generally 40 hours per week, however, hours may fluctuate depending on department needs including the use of overtime.

Schedule

CobbFendley’s standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST. Generally, employees receive a 1-hour unpaid lunch break free of duty. Please note, operating hours and lunch hours may differ based on project workload, primarily for field staff.

Work Location Flexibility

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule once the training period is complete as established by the department.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pre-Employment Screenings

All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a drug screening, physical exam (if applicable), and various background verifications (including but not limited to 10-year history of the county, state, federal, and a 5-year history of motor vehicle records).

External Recruiting Agencies

CobbFendley does not and will not accept unsolicited resumes under any circumstances from independent recruiters, recruiting agencies, or similar entities. Recruiting activity on behalf of a candidate does NOT constitute CobbFendley's acceptance of terms and conditions without prior contractual agreements signed by authorized CobbFendley personnel.

Applicant Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of CobbFendley to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for the Company. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process.

Misconduct Policy

Employees and job applicants shall receive notice of the most common medications, either by brand name, common name, or chemical name, that may alter or affect a drug test. A list of such medications shall be developed by the Agency for Health Care Administration.

Contesting Positive Results

An employee or job applicant who receives a positive confirmed drug test result may contest or explain the result to the employer within 14 days after written notification of the positive test result.

Right to Consult the Testing Laboratory

Employees and job applicants are notified of their right to consult the testing laboratory for technical information regarding prescription and nonprescription medication.