Manager, Engineering and Planning (Gas Operations)

Job Summary/Purpose

The Engineering and Planning Manager manages the implementation of Delta Utilities’ Distribution and Transmission Integrity Management Programs (DIMP, TIMP) and ensures the reliability of the gas systems. This includes risk assessment, system inspections, repair and mitigation plans, identification of capital and O&M projects necessary to meet program goals and maintaining and updating standards and procedures for Gas Operations. Responsible for ensuring compliance with DOT regulations documented in CFR 192 and providing technical expertise on industry interpretations. Provides leadership and direction to the department. Provides training and developmental and leadership opportunities for staff.

This role can be filled in either of the following locations:

- Baton Rouge, Louisiana

- Broussard, Louisiana

- New Orleans, Louisiana

- Shreveport, Louisiana

- Pearl, Mississippi

Accountabilities And Essential Functions

- Manages the duties of the system planning, standards, and transmission and distribution integrity personnel, including but not limited to setting goals, expectations and ensuring they are met

- Ensures standards and procedures are safe, reliable, functional, economically viable and comply with DOT CFR 192, current Pipeline Safety and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) regulations and other applicable federal, state and local statues and rules related to gas utility design and installation.

- Oversee the performance of risk analysis and root cause analysis.

- Evaluate System Risk with risk modeling software for data trends or anomalies and implement preventive countermeasures eliminating the potential for catastrophic asset failures.

- Continuously improve the Distribution and Transmission Integrity Management Program plans, procedures, and processes.

- Monitors and approves reports including expense accounts, invoices, time entry, department budget review and variance reporting.

- Assists in capital and expense budget preparation and manages these budgets for the organization reporting to this position

- Interface with customers, contractors, government representatives, employees and other management as required and have the authority to make decisions for the company in such meetings within approval limits.

- Coordinates to ensure open communications with other departments within the Company including Operations, Rates, Regulatory, Finance and others.

- Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to apply value analysis to make maintenance/capital decisions, i.e. repair replace and repair redesign

- Lead for a “one company” approach to system planning, standards, procedures, integrity management, and reliability to achieve Company goals and objectives

- Coordinate with Operations and Engineering to ensure that correct preventative and predictive maintenance activities and inspections are performed when due

- Supervises and develops employees. Sets department and individual goals aligned with company goals. Reviews performance and coaches when improvement is needed.

- Oversees training of new and current employees to ensure appropriate training is received for assigned responsibilities. Provides development and leadership opportunities appropriate for position level.

- Leads engineering support to company efforts in response to emergency situations including serve weather related conditions. Monitors engineering support to Region Operations with respect to engineering issues encountered during construction and maintenance activities.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

- Preferred: Professional Engineer License

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position

- Minimum 7 years in natural gas engineering, project management, and/or integrity management.

- Demonstrated leadership (e.g., supervising employees or contractors; leading project teams; owning scope/schedule/budget; mentoring).

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred Of The Position

- Demonstrate knowledge of DOT, API, and ASME codes relating to pipeline design, construction, and operation is required.

- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of natural gas pipeline construction and associated operation and maintenance practices and repair procedures for in-service pipelines.

- Familiarity with federal, state, and local statutes governing utility design and installation.

- Lead teams of personnel with various professional backgrounds and communicate technical information effectively.

- Working knowledge of Oracle applications, PowerPlan, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, hydraulic modeling software, and related systems for approvals, workflow, and reporting.

- Leadership and Management Skills: Ability to supervise, coach, and develop employees while aligning departmental goals with company objectives.

- Decision-making and Problem-solving: Capable of providing engineering approvals and making company decisions within defined limits.

- Communication Skills: Strong ability to coordinate with customers, contractors, regulators, and internal stakeholders verbally and in writing.

- Organizational and Planning Skills: Competent in managing workflows, preparing reports, and overseeing program documentation.

- Technical Skills: Proficiency with computer systems designed to support system planning and integrity management.

- Ability to provide engineering leadership in both routine operations and emergency response situations.

- Capacity to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

- Ability to train and mentor employees, providing growth opportunities and ensuring proper onboarding.

- Ability to support the Emergency Operating Plan and work in varied conditions, including occasional overnight travel.

Physical Requirements

- Able to operate a motor vehicle, including the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.

- Able to perform on-site inspections.

- Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.

- Able to sit for extended periods of time.

- Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.

- Able to exert up to 50 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.

- Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.

- Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.

- The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.

- Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.

- Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.

- Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.

- Able to work rotating shifts, if required.

- Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.

- Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.

- May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.