Associate Engineer

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020 and 2021; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity open for an Associate Engineer based in Fort Smith, AR.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Engineer contributes technical knowledge in the evaluation, selection and application of standard engineering techniques for the purpose of designing/drafting and/or modifying natural gas transmission pipelines and distribution systems. This position is responsible for assisting with all preliminary and technical engineering design work, project management, project permitting, and safe implementation of natural gas systems and projects within the Summit Utilities family of companies.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Performs day-to-day project duties producing construction document deliverables for natural gas system projects. + Utilizes Autodesk/Civil-3D and/or other software platforms to create and edit applicable natural gas system construction drawings, civil engineering site plans, detail drawings, and mapping. + Gas Modeling – assists with modeling of natural gas systems using company Gas Modeling Software (in-house training provided). + Reviews industry and company design standards, regulations and material specifications and applies knowledge to system designs, calculations, and details; collects and researches industry and vendor data and analyzes information to pioneer feasible solutions; reviews design calculations and drawings with peers and modifies designs when necessary. + Performs occasional field work to perform construction review for compliance with company standards. + Assists with preparation and revision of construction specifications, contract documents, easement documents, and various permitting applications. + Works closely with engineering staff and local managers to identify and fulfill necessary permit requirements for gas system projects (State DOT, USFS, COE, Railroad, City/County ROW, storm water, etc.) clearly and accurately. This may require periodic on-site monitoring and reporting, as well as coordination and planning with outside agencies and consultants as needed. + Assists with management of project budgets and scheduling and creates Construction Execution Plans for scopes of work

Record Keeping - Responsible for accurate record keeping related to installation and monitoring of gas systems, including but not limited to pipeline inspections and excavations, as-built drawings, and easements. This involves coordination with the Company’s GIS department and may require periodic data entry.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties as assigned by Manager of Engineering.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in engineering from an ABET accredited university

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Exhibits personal initiative and motivation to reach out to Supervisor to seek increased responsibility as job knowledge and performance increases.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities,Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.