Associate Engineer A Gas Engineering

Overview

Responsibilities

• Identifies necessary projects and prepares cost justification studies and cost benefit analyses. Prepares and submits projects for the capital budget.
• Prepares designs, drawings, estimates, specifications, and reports associated with Gas Engineering projects. Ensures that such designs are in conformance with codes, regulations, and Department design standards.
• Performs and coordinates gas distribution and transmission planning by utilizing pressure/flow system modeling studies.
• Performs complex engineering studies, researches complex engineering problems, and prepares reports.
• Participates in the planning phases of municipal projects to effectively negotiate favorable project modifications, where possible, to minimize impact to existing gas facilities.
• Is proficient in directing major projects (e.g. capital, maintenance, R&D) and managing others who may be assigned to support the project.
• Performs a project management function including scheduling, inspection, and approval of field changes, cost control, prioritization and coordination of assigned projects.
• Performs vendor and contractor qualification comparisons. Analyzes contractors, manufacturers and suppliers bids to determine compliance with specifications.
• Works closely and acts as a liaison with consultants, contractors, manufacturers and suppliers relative to proposals, their work conduct, performance, and potential modification of work plans.
• Investigates gas incidents, performs root cause analysis, and prepares reports in an effort to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
• Prepares standards and work procedures associated with all phases of gas transmission and distribution work.
• Keeps informed and up-to-date with respect to new technology and developments in the industry. Evaluates and makes recommendations for use of new materials and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years work experience to include one year of engineering work experience.

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering work experience.
• Must be proficient in promoting and utilizing teamwork when necessary to achieve goals.
• Must demonstrate the ability to apply individual judgment, initiative and decision in a broad range of assignments.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills, and be able to work effectively with both internal and external customers, support staff and various levels of management.

• Driver's License Required
• Professional Engineer (PE) Preferred
• Other: Registered Gas Distribution Professional Certificate Preferred

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.