Engineer I - Safford/Sierra Vista/Douglas AZ
$69,255 - $100,415/Yr
Southwest Gas - Safford, AZ
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Safford, AZ
Utilities
About the position
The Engineer I position at Southwest Gas Corporation is an entry-level role focused on facility design and planning within Gas Operations. The role involves evaluating plans, managing projects, conducting engineering analyses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Engineer I contributes to both existing and new gas facility projects, working under the supervision of higher-level engineering staff.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate municipality, other utility and private developer plans to assess the need for facility modifications
- Design and manage projects according to Company and government specifications
- Prepare parts lists, bills of material, and cost estimates
- Conduct computer simulations/network analyses to test facility designs or evaluate gas system integrity
- Conduct research related to facility qualification and upratings
- Evaluate and select optimum design alternatives
- Perform preliminary engineering analysis necessary to investigate new projects
- Perform engineering calculations
- Review completed designs
- Coordinate projects with other work groups and departments
- Communicate project status to appropriate departments
- Maintain data in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Write technical instructions and procedures
- Research information on material, equipment and related costs for project activities
- Assist with long-term planning initiatives
- Assist with emergency response activities
- Review and evaluate Operations and Maintenance Compliance Records
- Be subject to 'on-call' duty as needed
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
- Other Engineering degrees may be considered
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $69,255 - $100,415
- Flexibility in compensation offers based on candidate's experience and skills
