Connecticut Natural Gas

Engineer - Gas Engineering

East Hartford, CT

full_time

About This Job

Job Title: Engineer - Gas Technical Services

Reports To : Manager, Gas Technical Services

Location: East Hartford, CT

Work Type: Office

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $86k-$107k

Job Summary

Knowledgeable, experienced, and responsible for supporting the planning and conduction of various engineering activities and projects. Requires the use and the application of theories, precepts, practice, and disciplines, including practical field experience. Incumbents have an expectation to make recommendations and suggestions regarding solutions to engineering problems and methods applicable to the resolution of prominent issues. Participates in and may lead teams of field employees, technicians, engineers, and other personnel.

Education & Experience Required

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Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or equivalent Engineering or Engineering Technology and 2-5+ years of job relevant experience

Responsibilities

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Supports projects or field engineering activities with average to complex features.

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Performs assigned engineering studies, proposing solutions to engineering-related problems; develops models and analyzes data to support improvement programs, techniques & solutions.

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Interfaces with outside departments, vendors, suppliers, and reliability entities.

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Develops or assists in presentations of engineering-related projects to all levels of management & external parties (contractors, customers, etc.).

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Plans and manages individual workflow to meet budgets and schedules.

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May mentor and provide guidance/direction for less experienced staff.

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Provide subject matter expertise in support of training others on regulatory compliance issues as well as work with internal/external stakeholders to address compliance.

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Maintains standards, procedures, and/or processes for compliance with pipeline safety regulations.

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Provide support and work products for internal Stakeholder to prepare them for state and federal regulatory audits and inspections, as necessary.

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Evaluate and provide appropriate technical guidance on assigned pipeline compliance requests.

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Provide insight and assist on special projects to ensure pipeline safety initiatives are incorporated to align with the Pipeline Safety Management System. Provide widespread support to the internal Stakeholder with a focus on continuous improvement of systems, documentation practices with a focus on consistency and standardization.

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Assist stakeholders with agency response and meet submission deadlines by resolving non-compliance issues through proven methodologies with a focus on preventative measures to mitigate recurrence.

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Provide support to research, compile, and/or prepare studies, responses to proposed changes in regulations, recommendations, policies, procedures, and correspondence.

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Review documents, prepare checklists, audit agendas, conduct pre- and post-audits and prepare final reports.

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Support incident investigations and root cause analyses.

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Communicate well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, and has good listening skills.

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Make decisions systematically under pressure, build consensus among stakeholders and consider impact of decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

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Understanding of ANSI, ASME, API and other various Industry Standards relevant to the natural gas industry

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Understanding of 49 CFR Part 191 and 192 or experience in specific areas of pipeline safety compliance

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Understanding of Section 16-11-22 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (where employment resides with Connecticut Natural Gas/Southern Connecticut Gas), or

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Understanding of MA 220 CMR Parts 100.00 – 114.00 or experience in specific areas of Massachusetts pipeline safety compliance (where employment resides with Berkshire Gas Corporation), or

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Understanding of 16NYCRR Part 229, 255, 261 and Part 753 or experience in specific areas of New York State pipeline safety compliance (where employment resides with New York State Electric and Gas/Rochester Gas and Electric)

Company

CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS CORPORATION

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Job Posting End Date

July-31-2025