Engineer II - Safford/Sierra Vista/Douglas AZ

$77,615 - $112,575/Yr

Southwest Gas - Safford, AZ

Full-time

Safford, AZ

Utilities

About the position

The Engineer II is an individual contributor role focused on the design and planning of gas facilities within Gas Operations. This position involves evaluating existing plans, managing projects, and making field decisions related to the installation and construction of gas facilities. The Engineer II is responsible for intermediate to advanced level engineering tasks related to gas pipeline systems.

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 materials and cost estimates
• Conduct computer simulations/network analyses to test facility designs or evaluate gas system integrity
• Conduct research for pipeline facility testing and qualification, and pressure increase procedures and upratings
• Evaluate and select optimum design alternatives
• Perform preliminary engineering analysis necessary to investigate new projects
• Perform engineering calculations
• Prepare cost estimates on proposed design projects
• Review completed designs
• 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 - Be subject to 'on-call' duty as needed
• Coordinate and provide engineering oversight of construction projects
• Coordinate environmental, permitting and Right of Way requirements
• Provide technical guidance to non-exempt engineering employees
• Review and evaluate Operations and Maintenance Compliance records
• Project Manage basic Engineering Department projects
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience
• Other Engineering degrees may be considered