• Performs engineering assignments involved in the design and construction of natural gas transmission/large distribution pipelines, and metering & regulating stations, 
• Provides technical support, guidance, and oversight for the design, selection and installation of pipeline and M&R Stations.
• Directs, evaluates and reviews the documentation of technical specifications and requirements.
• Performs review of engineered drawings to ensure compliance with DOT Safety regulations and with corporate standards and specifications
• Develops and approves material and equipment specifications. 
• Develop statement of work documents to secure and manage engineering service providers, inspectors, and other technical resources that may be needed to develop the project. Approves material specifications
• Provides permanent solutions for repairing existing transmission facilities.
• Manages outside engineering services to ensure project goals are met on complex or high-cost jobs 
• Responsible for delivering Engineering As-Built drawings and ensuring proper close out packages are submitted to Company’s repository system. 
• Develops detailed project estimates and monitors the costs at different stages to ensure the project stays within the estimated costs/budget
• Demonstrates proficiency in applying codes and standards to perform natural gas engineering, construction and operation
• 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.  
• Maintains working knowledge of relevant technologies and best practices. Ensure engineering standards, methods and practices are in regulatory compliance.
• Develops design options or recommendations to improve system optimization.  Assesses feasibility of engineering solutions.
• Researches and evaluates operational performance, safety regulation compliance and cost impact of equipment and material utilization for gas systems. 
• Conducts research to complete studies and formulating proposals and recommendations 
• Participates in procurement process to identify acceptable vendors and contractors. Evaluate bids and coordinate with other departments to ensure consistence with corporate standards 
• Stays abreast of industry engineering and construction trends, implementing best practices into plans
• Participates in design and process safety reviews of existing and grass roots facilities
• Oversees or supports construction activities 
• Develops engineering standards, methods and guidelines.
• Trains and mentors less senior engineers. Provides technical direction to project team members.

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 6

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

Education, Experience, Certifications/Licenses: Level 7

Required:

• BS in recognized engineering specialty, ABET accredited institution
• 10+ 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: Level 6 and 7

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