Project Engineer, Gas Pipeline

About the role

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

Requirements

• Education, Registration, Certification: Bachelor’s degree in a civil or related engineering discipline, required. Registration and designation as an Engineer in Training (EIT), required.
• Experience + Knowledge Skills Ability (KSA): 4+ years of professional experience, PE may be required. Proficient in solid understanding and substantial experience; works independently and efficiently. Knowledge of standard engineering and scientific techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks. Familiarity with CobbFendley’s QA/QC Management System. 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.

Responsibilities

• Design + Analysis: Complete entire design and analysis for a simple project, ensure latest manual and criteria are being met, sign and seal plans. Work with project team to ensure tasks design and analysis tasks are coordinated.
• Compliance + Quality: Adhere to Company QA/QC processes and procedures and review work by others. Understand general contract language and risk assessments and mitigation.
• Communication + Collaboration: Work with supervisor, project manager, task leads, and various internal personnel to complete assignments within discipline and other disciplines. Lead meetings and follow up documentation.
• Training, Learning + Advancement: Attend internal or external training. Assist with onboarding and training various types of staff.
• Client + Internal Satisfaction: Work with clients daily, problem solve issues and escalate concerns when needed. Set and adhere to project schedule, attend client meetings, assist with marketing and project interviews, general understanding of financial management to ensure profitability.
• Technical: 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. Assist in evaluation and solution of potential field problems. Motivated to learn in a dynamic environment with short project deadlines.

Qualifications

• We Collaborate: with a professional attitude making communication a priority.
• We Commit: to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on accountability.
• We Build Communities: by fulfilling our responsibilities with integrity that is consistent with industry standards.

Skills

• Physical/Cognitive Requirements + Environmental Factors: Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and outdoor environments for observations will be required. Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation. Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces. Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens. Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard. Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally. Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder. Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality. Office Conditions. Includes extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones. Additionally, tasks may involve the use of cutting tools and equipment like rotary paper cutters and plotting devices. Outdoor Conditions. Includes walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat and freezing temperatures). Potential exposure to high noise levels and various allergens, including poison ivy, sumac, dust, pollen, and cedar. Potential exposure to wildlife hazards such as animals, insects, and plants. Safety and Equipment Use. Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, along with use of hand and power tools. Driving and Vehicle Use. May involve driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers, potentially operating watercraft, and for extended periods of time.

Pay

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.

Schedule

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

Benefits

CobbFendley offers Paid Parental Leave (FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases), Winter Holiday (Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays), CobbFendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions, and Community Engagement.

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.

MISCELLANEOUS

• 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.
• Work Authorization + Sponsorship: Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
• 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.
• Drug-Free Workplace Conditions: Medication Disclosure 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.