Sr Engineer- OR Gas Engineering

About the Role

Serves as a technical expert in the field of Gas Engineering. Performs or directs engineering and management duties requiring considerable experience and individual judgment in the areas of distribution, transmission, regulation, and system control. Makes independent decisions and recommendations on engineering problems, procedural issues, and design standards. Provides technical guidance, training, and expertise to less experienced Engineering staff and other departments. Represents the Company at industry meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation and is regarded as a technical expert in the field of gas engineering.
• When requested, assumes responsibility as a section or group supervisor and assists the Gas Engineering Projects Supervisor/Manager as necessary.
• Identifies necessary projects and prepares cost justification studies and cost-benefit analyses. Prepares and submits projects for the capital budget.
• Prepares designs, drawings, estimates, specifications, reports, etc., associated with Gas Engineering projects. Ensures that such designs conform to codes, regulations, and Department design standards.
• Directs major projects (e.g., capital, maintenance, RD&D) and manages others who may be assigned to support the project.
• Participates in the planning phases of municipal projects to negotiate favorable project modifications and minimize impact to existing gas facilities.
• Performs a project management function on projects of major complexity, including scheduling, inspection, approval of field changes, cost control, prioritization, and coordination.
• Performs vendor and contractor qualification comparisons. Analyzes contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers' bids to determine compliance with specifications.
• Performs and coordinates gas distribution and transmission planning by utilizing pressure/flow system modeling studies.
• Designs gas main and service installations for new customers.
• Investigates gas incidents, performs root cause analysis, and prepares reports to prevent similar occurrences.
• Collaborates, coordinates, and consults with other departments to achieve Department and Company goals.
• Directs and trains assigned employees.
• Keeps informed and up-to-date with respect to new technology and developments in the industry. Evaluates and makes recommendations for new materials and equipment.
• Prepares gas standards and work procedures associated with all phases of gas transmission and distribution work.
• Represents the Company at trade organization meetings and other industry work and policy-making groups.
• Represents the Company as a technical expert when necessary.
• Supervises junior engineers in Gas Engineering, including assigning and reviewing work and conducting performance appraisals.
• Performs other related assignments as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 8-12 years of practical, applicable engineering experience.
• PE certification, advanced degree(s), or advanced technical status is required. Technical status refers to expertise in a given area of gas engineering, e.g., pressure regulation, main replacement, standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external customers, support staff, and various levels of management.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to work effectively with people, both inside and outside the Company.
• Proficient in promoting and utilizing teamwork to achieve goals.
• Technically proficient in a broad range of Gas Engineering responsibilities and willing to explore and implement new and creative solutions.
• Knowledge of Company procedures and policies, as well as State and Federal regulations pertaining to natural gas distribution and transmission.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to train and supervise other employees effectively.
• Ability to apply good individual judgment, initiative, creativity, and decision-making in handling assignments.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Windows environments, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid Driver's License.
• P.E. License (preferred).

Additional Information

Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to customers. Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory as needed.