Engineer 1 – Sr Engineer, System Planning

Atmos Energy • Wichita Falls, TX

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About The Position

Interprets and creates hydraulic models of the gas network including items such as pipes, pressure monitors, meters, regulators, and gas quality. Develops and maintains a comprehensive long-range plan for infrastructure replacement and upgrades. Provides support for questions related to supply, demand, pressure and capacity on the gas distribution systems. Preferred: Experience in modeling and simulation Strongly preferred: Experience in DNV's Synergi Gas software (Or other hydraulic modeling software such as WinFlow) THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Valid driver's license.
• Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information on technical concepts to individuals with or without experience or knowledge of the technical area.
• Requires the ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric and geometric operations and/or moderately complex statistical and/or accounting methods.
• Requires advanced knowledge of various software applications to create complex documents, reports and graphics.
• Works in an office environment, occasionally outdoors. Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.
• As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in modeling and simulation
• Experience in DNV's Synergi Gas software (Or other hydraulic modeling software such as WinFlow)

Responsibilities

• Due to complexity of work, works under close supervision in tandem with higher level engineers to perform technical assignments involving, but not limited to, the following: a. Construction of new and maintenance of existing pipeline systems including selection of materials, development of procedures, compliance with applicable codes and inspection of work in progress; b. Evaluation of leakage survey effectiveness; c. Assisting in the design, monitoring and analysis of pipeline system including regulation, measurement, curtailment and loss or gain of natural gas; d. Compliance with Federal, state and local rules and regulations; e. Design of system mains, regulator and meter settings and corrosion control protection.
• Conducts field investigations involving public contact for acquiring right of way, permits, and route evaluation for gas main and other work.
• Assists in the coordination of activities between Engineering and Operations to ensure the timely completion of projects.
• Provides specialized reports and studies, as directed.
• Work typically involves process checks or review of output by a co-worker or supervisor. These checks become less frequent as incumbent gains working knowledge, skills, and abilities, and gains experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level