Engineer II (Natural Gas Utility)

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together. We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

This position will be responsible for the planning, selection, and development of procedures for design engineering projects. Projects will be specific to utility engineering and design of gas distribution system facilities to meet customer needs, system reliability, and Liberty's Gas System Enhancement Program.

Accountabilities

- Plan, design, develop, implement, and manage gas delivery system projects in the company’s gas work plan including new service projects, main extensions, main relays and relocations, as well as complex installations that include regulator stations, bridge/highway crossings, waterway crossings, and sectionalizing valves. These activities include identifying and developing adequate designs that meet key milestones and stakeholder requirements in a timely manner. In most instances, the position will perform the duties of both the design engineer and or project manager.

- Provide quality designs that the construction group can utilize to build the specified facilities and that the mapping group can use to maintain the integrity of our maps and records. This will include new designs in support of franchise expansion into service territory that presently does not offer gas service.

- Manage the securing of permits and licenses, and municipal/governmental requirements to complete designs and undertake the project.

- Ensure that the technical requirements of the design are met including system pressure, flow, and operating requirements.

- Assist in analyzing system pressures and flow to identify constraints and reinforcement projects.

- Collaborate with State and local municipalities to develop designs required for City-State construction projects as well as internally driven projects.

- Assit with development and review of System Operating Procedures to ensure system integrity and reliability

- Apply company construction and maintenance standards and federal, state, and industry codes to designs.

- Prepare accurate cost estimates for the proposed work and secure approval for the project through required documentation.

- Ensure that adequate as-built records and documentation are obtained as part of the project and retained accordingly.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Civil/Structural, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience

- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office

- Ability to work as part of an engineering staff or project team

- Familiarity with good utility practice and business management including regulatory and compliance requirements.

- Possess excellent written and oral communications skills

- Motivated, self-starter with ability to work in a flexible and fast paced environment

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

- Customer Centric

- Integrity

- Entrepreneurial

- Teamwork

- Owner mindset

- Outcome focused

- Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Company funded Pension program

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.