Sr II (Gas Systems Planning and Optimization)

BHE (Berkshire Hathaway Energy)•Glen Allen, VA

7d•$77,200 - $137,100•Onsite

About The Position

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as an Engineer I/II/Sr or Senior Engineer II at our Headquarters in Glen Allen, VA. At BHE GT&S, our interstate natural gas system underpins energy reliability for homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. In this role, you’ll translate customer needs (upstream producers, data centers, power plants, and local distribution companies) into executable projects that add capacity, enhance reliability, and expand services across our eight-state footprint. You’ll participate in the planning and optimization of projects from early customer engagement and concept development through design and construction support, to operations and gas control collaboration. Your projects are meaningful, often highlighted internally and across the industry. You will collaborate widely across the organization, while developing and utilizing in-depth knowledge of the GT&S system functionality. You will help meet design day obligations while innovating new services and capabilities.

Requirements

Engineer I: 0-2 years of related engineering experience
Engineer II: Engineering degree from an accredited college/university and 1-3 years' experience.
Sr Engineer/Sr. Engineer II: Engineering degree from an accredited college/university and 5 years industry experience.
Four-year ABET accredited engineering degree (Engineer)
Ability to monitor changes in technology with skill in developing, testing and recommending new ideas and strategies for the utilization of those changes.
Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering schematics, drawings, and technical manuals.
Demonstrated ability to prepare technical reports, project schedules, and cost estimates.
Ability to lead, work independently, communicate effectively, and establish rapport.
Ability to define problems, collect accurate data, draw valid conclusions, and develop solutions.
Demonstrated ability to effectively operate a personal computer and common software applications.
Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles.
Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to serve as team project lead.
Provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
Strong oral and written communication skills (includes technical writing).
Strong personal computer skills.
Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
In depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (e.g., Matlab, Excel, etc.).
Equally effective working independently or in team environment.
Proven decision-making skills.
Ability to process information quickly and effectively manage multiple tasks.
Strong planning, organizational and project management skills.
Possess a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering program based on the year that the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
Possess a 4-year engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or
Possess a 4-year engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program and a post-graduate engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same engineering discipline is ABET accredited based on the year the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
Possess a 4-year degree in Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same engineering discipline is ABET accredited based on the year the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.

Nice To Haves

Internship preferred (for Engineer I)

Responsibilities

Own front end planning and design for capital growth projects on the BHE GT&S interstate system, then stay engaged throughout design and construction, supporting ongoing operations and gas control utilization.
Engineer the GT&S System —perform hydraulic modeling; size and route pipelines; develop interconnect station design conditions; select and evaluate compressor equipment and station configurations.
Convert commercial asks into projects—partner with business development to scope and price opportunities upstream producers, data centers, power plants, and local distribution companies.
Safeguard reliability and capacity—ensure firm obligations are met, expand capabilities, and identify creative service offerings.
Collaborate across functions—work closely with Business Development, Marketing, Gas Control, Operations, System Optimization, Construction, Environmental/Regulatory, and Legal throughout project development.
Continuously improve—standardize specifications and templates, maintain accurate cost/contract databases, and utilize skills and abilities to improve services being offered.
Support/lead functional teams in the planning, design, and construction support of pipeline and compression projects across the BHE GT&S interstate system.
Provide technical oversight/QA QC across all project phases; develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and training materials.
Conduct steady state and/or transient hydraulic modeling and translate results into designs, cost estimates, scoping documents, engineering specifications, and drawings.
Perform compressor selection and performance evaluations; develop interconnect station design conditions, size and route pipelines.
Conduct engineering studies and investigations; deliver oral and written reports to internal stakeholders and leadership.
Support business development & marketing by shaping technical scope, cost, and schedule for existing and prospective supply and demand customers (upstream producers, data centers, power plants, and local distribution companies).
Ensure system capacity, reliability, and compliance with customer contract obligations, industry codes/standards, and company procedures; propose and implement improvements that benefit the business.
Update and manage project cost and contract databases
Work closely with managers and senior engineers on higher-level projects (junior levels), support, train, and collaborate with other planning engineers (senior levels).