Engineer I/II/Sr/SrII/Principal Engineer - Gas

This position is posted multi-level and will be filled at the level most appropriate based on candidate experience.



The senior engineer, gas integrity, provides highly technical engineering services and directs the work of others for data management, pipeline threat assessments and risk analyses, transmission pipeline integrity assessments, and development of capital and operational improvements to reduce natural gas system risk as required by MidAmerican Energy's Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP and Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP). Responsibilities include data gathering, review, and integration; identifying high consequence areas, understanding and identifying pipeline threats and consequences of failure, completing risk analyses, conducting pipeline integrity assessments and evaluating results, developing preventive and mitigative measures to reduce pipeline risk; overseeing and guiding engineering staff in elements of the integrity management programs, maintaining strict compliance with all elements of, and evaluating and updating elements of integrity management programs as required.

Provide engineering services for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of project additions to MidAmerican Energy Company's energy delivery system; focus may include planning and budgeting gas and electric systems. (45%) Provide technical project management for all phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. (20%) Conduct engineering studies and investigations and prepare oral and written reports. (20%) Provide engineering assistance to other departments and perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (10%) Keep informed of industry issues and technical trends that can benefit MidAmerican Energy Company's business. (5%) Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques.

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution. Five years of industry experience as a practicing engineer, and must be a licensed P.E. If no P.E. license then must have eight or more years as a practicing engineer. Accreditation or ability to achieve accreditation in corrosion control as defined by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced project management skills' ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Effective organizational skills to meet strict deadlines and to analyze, manage, and classify large amounts of data. Advanced knowledge of federal and state pipeline regulations, especially the integrity management rules. Ability to obtain advanced knowledge of MidAmerican Energy Company's systems utilized by the integrity management programs, including ARCGIS, Uptime, Synergi, MRP, Leak, Delivery Compliance, Oracle, and WMIS.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.