Engineer 1- Sr Engineer

Atmos Energy•Dallas, TX

About The Position

This position supports the Company's Integrity Management Plan, including coordinating the design and execution of hydrotest projects on high-pressure gas transmission systems and leading interdisciplinary teams of local operations personnel, divisional personnel, and second-party contractors. The role performs technical engineering assignments under close supervision and in tandem with higher-level engineers. Work typically includes process checks or review by a coworker or supervisor, with checks becoming less frequent as the employee gains knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. The position works in an office environment and occasionally outdoors. It is safety-sensitive and requires pre- and post-employment screenings, including drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), as well as motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate technical concepts and provide or obtain information with internal and/or external customers, including people with or without technical experience or knowledge.
Ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric, and geometric operations and/or moderately complex statistical and accounting methods.
Advanced knowledge of various software applications to create complex documents, reports, and graphics.
Ability to occasionally perform activities including bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and/or lifting.
Satisfaction of required pre- and post-employment screenings for this safety-sensitive position, including applicable DOT/PHMSA drug testing and MVR background checks.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the design and execution of hydrotest projects on high-pressure gas transmission systems.
Lead interdisciplinary teams consisting of local operations, divisional personnel, and second-party contractors.
Assist with construction of new and maintenance of existing pipeline systems, including material selection, procedure development, compliance with applicable codes, and inspection of work in progress.
Evaluate the effectiveness of leakage surveys.
Assist in the design, monitoring, and analysis of pipeline systems, including regulation, measurement, curtailment, and natural gas loss or gain.
Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
Design system mains, regulator and meter settings, and corrosion-control protection.
Conduct field investigations involving public contact to acquire rights of way and permits and evaluate routes for gas mains and other work.
Coordinate activities between Engineering and Operations to support timely project completion.
Prepare specialized reports and studies as directed.