Associate Engineer A Gas Engineering

Overview

Under limited supervision of the Section Manager, performs engineering work, analysis, design, and management of engineering projects in the area of transmission, distribution, regulation and system control, and corrosion control. Makes independent decisions and recommendations on engineering problems, procedural issues, and design standards. Develop a clear expertise in several aspects of gas engineering. Communicate and collaborate with other Engineering staff, and to other departments to help achieve department and company goals. Attends and represents the Company at industry meetings.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

- 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, and reports associated with Gas Engineering projects. Ensures that such designs are in conformance with codes, regulations, and Department design standards.

- Performs and coordinates gas distribution and transmission planning by utilizing pressure/flow system modeling studies.

- Performs complex engineering studies, researches complex engineering problems, and prepares reports.

- Participates in the planning phases of municipal projects to effectively negotiate favorable project modifications, where possible, to minimize impact to existing gas facilities.

- Is proficient in directing major projects (e.g. capital, maintenance, R&D) and managing others who may be assigned to support the project.

- Performs a project management function including scheduling, inspection, and approval of field changes, cost control, prioritization and coordination of assigned projects.

- Performs vendor and contractor qualification comparisons. Analyzes contractors, manufacturers and suppliers bids to determine compliance with specifications.

- Works closely and acts as a liaison with consultants, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers relative to proposals, their work conduct, performance, and potential modification of work plans.

- Investigates gas incidents, performs root cause analysis, and prepares reports in an effort to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

- Prepares standards and work procedures associated with all phases of gas transmission and distribution work.

- Keeps informed and up to date with respect to new technology and developments in the industry. Evaluates and makes recommendations for use of new materials and equipment.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years' work experience to include one year of engineering work experience.

Relevant Work Experience

- Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering work experience, required.

- Must be proficient in promoting and utilizing teamwork when necessary to achieve goals, required.

- Must demonstrate the ability to apply individual judgment, initiative and decision in a broad range of assignments, required.

- Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be able to work effectively with both internal and external customers, support staff and various levels of management, required.

Licenses and Certifications

- Driver's License Required

- Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred

- Other: Registered Gas Distribution Professional Certificate Preferred

Additional Physical Demands

- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

- Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.