Principal, Engineer Division - Design

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to manage/train junior engineers and technicians designing capital improvements on natural gas distribution and transmission facilities within an assigned Division, as well as performing design duties on certain projects. These design activities include regulator station design, public works relocations, pressure improvements, system renewal projects and meter set designs. This is a shared service provider role focused upon coordinating engineering, new business and construction activities for optimal design, execution and reporting as well as providing engineering support for assigned service center areas. The role will have as direct reports: junior engineers and/or design techs and engineering techs.

This position may be filled at Senior Engineer (Level 6) or Principal Engineer (Level 7). Individuals who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education, and certifications may be eligible for the more advanced positions.

Functional Expertise :

- Trains and mentors less senior engineers and technicians. Provides technical direction to team members.

- Oversee and approve designs, by performing systematic reviews of work and answering questions on difficult issues.

- Works with Engineering Manager to prepare project prioritization lists used in the annual capital budgeting process.

- Directs less senior engineers and technicians in preparing designs, proposals, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project plans, progress, or results.

- Serves as project manager; assists in determining project objectives on the development of a comprehensive project design, outlines project requirements, assigns tasks, coordinates project activities with other operating units to facilitate participation of appropriate staff on project, supervises progress to ensure objectives are met.

- Develops design options or recommendations to improve system optimization. Assesses feasibility of engineering solutions.

Business Acumen:

- Reviews engineering designs to provide for the most cost-effective long-term solution for project.

- Apply knowledge of pipeline design, meters, regulators and relief valves and procedures for sizing.

- Proficient at applying codes and standards as they apply to natural gas engineering. Codes include DOT 192, and Operations Procedure Manual.

Engagement:

- Collaborates with construction management, operations managers, and technical services to produce effective designs.

- Manages staff performance and development for IPO’s and Success Factors.

- Anticipates and identifies issues that put projects at risk. Implements corrective action.

Driving Results:

- Identifies and resolves obstacles/issues that put project at risk; Provides technical guidance for less senior staff.

- Tracks projects from concept through construction. Responsible for accounting for budget variances and reporting monthly metrics for the Division to Engineering Manager.

Education, Experience, Certifications/Licenses: Level 7

Required:

- BS in recognized engineering specialty, ABET accredited institution.

- 7+ years of gas engineering or operations experience

- Engineering background with knowledge of gas engineering principles and theories, operation of gas distribution systems, and financial and statistical analysis

- Knowledge of DOT pipeline safety regulations

Or

- Equivalent academic education and experience

Preferred:

- Professional Engineering (PE) License

- Certified Project Manager

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

- Good technical and computer skills.

- Acting with a sense of urgency

- Strong leadership skill

- Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization

- CAD/GIS - basic proficiency

- MS Office - basic proficiency

Preferred:

- MS Project or Primavera

- SynerGEE experience

- AutoCAD or MicroStation experience

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

- The incumbent works in an office environment.

- The incumbent may/will work near or with moving mechanical parts.

- The incumbent may/will be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals.

- The incumbent may/will be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions.

- The incumbent may/will be exposed to excessive noise.

- The incumbent may/will be exposed to construction related activities.

- This position occasionally requires prolonged standing or walking.

- This position occasionally requires the incumbent to reach above shoulder-level.

- This position occasionally requires the incumbent to bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

- This position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

- Local travel.

- Occasional overnight travel

- Keyboarding required in approx 40% - 60% of daily tasks

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 14313

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

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