Manager of Engineering

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, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence 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.

Manages a team that is responsible for providing engineering design, project management, permitting, right-of-way acquisition, and assisting construction management for the purpose of constructing and/or modifying natural gas transmission pipelines, distribution systems, facilities and appurtenances for Colorado Natural Gas and Summit Natural Gas of Missouri.

- Responsible for building an engineering team and conducting management responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws pertaining to hiring; determining department procedures; assigning and directing work; providing training; appraising performance; rewarding and providing positive corrective action when needed; resolving employee issues; providing input for and administering department budget.

- Utilizes the application of extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering practices to plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate development of the engineering work for all design, modification, and/or construction of natural gas transmission pipelines, distribution systems, and related appurtenances.

- Responsible for preparation, evaluation and approval of engineering drawings, details, construction specifications, contract and bid documents, and contractor procurement, including selection and coordination with consulting engineers and vendors.

- Meets with general public and/or developers, landowners, interest groups, and regulatory bodies concerning zoning, expansion projects, and engineering regulations, etc.

- Accountable for the successful implementation and completion of engineering objectives in construction projects by managing project issues, budgets and schedules requiring numerous interactions with consulting firms, construction contractors, government officials, and other departments within the Company.

- Responsible for project status reports to Summit management team. Performs occasional field work to perform construction inspection for compliance with company standards.

- Work closely with construction, procurement, outside consultants, and contractors to define the detailed project scope of work; and the goals and deliverables that support the company’s business objectives.

- Ensure the proper planning of all capital and maintenance construction projects.

- Support overall project performance (quality, scope, schedule, cost, communication, resource issues & risks).

- Manage long-term asset planning to support growth and system reliability through collaboration with Business Development and Operations and performing hydraulic model analysis.

- Provide all required engineering support to facilitate the safe and reliable operation of natural gas transmission and distribution systems.

- Participate in national level initiatives to lend engineering support to enhance and streamline processes and systems.

Position Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering

- Minimum of five years of engineering experience involving pipeline design, project management, and construction administration.

- Certification as a registered Professional Engineer, preferably in Missouri and/or Colorado

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

- Strong leadership and management skills demonstrated by using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals or groups toward goal achievement.

- Ability to make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.

- Project Management knowledge and skills exhibited by the ability to proficiently develop and complete a design plan while having the adaptability to make appropriate changes when required. Excellent organizational and planning skills required with demonstrated quality and thoroughness on each assignment.

- Exhibit a high level of attention to detail in all facets of work.

- Advanced engineering knowledge including exceptional mathematical proficiency; expert computer skills in working with word processing, spreadsheet programs, and CAD/modeling software.

- Polished interpersonal/communication skills including outstanding verbal skills exhibited in meetings, one-on-one exchanges, and presentations. Appropriate written communication skills required for everyday correspondence and reviewing writing in a technical format.

- Ability to work effectively with others as the position requires a great deal of collaboration within the engineering department, construction teams, and various outside entities.

- Ability to coach and mentor others.

- Exhibits a high-level of personal initiative and motivation to multi-task many projects simultaneously.

- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with cross-functional colleagues in a geographically dispersed organization.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Salary based on experience, $118,363K to $147,954K USD Annually.