Engineer Principal/Sr

Southern Company•Naperville, IL

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to manage/train junior engineers and technicians designing capital improvements on natural gas distribution and transmission facilities within an assigned Division, as well as performing design duties on certain projects. These design activities include: regulator station design, public works relocations, pressure improvements, system renewal projects and meter set designs. This is a shared service provider role focused upon coordinating engineering, new business and construction activities for optimal design, execution and reporting as well as providing engineering support for assigned service center areas. The role will have as direct reports: junior engineers and/or design techs and engineering techs. Please note, this position may be filled at either the Sr, Engineer (Level 6), or Principal Engineer, (Level 7). Individuals who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education and certifications may be eligible for the advanced grade. Functional Expertise : Trains and mentors less senior engineers and technicians. Provides technical direction to team members. Oversee and approve designs, by performing systematic reviews of work and answering questions on difficult issues. Works with Engineering Manager to prepare project prioritization lists used in the annual capital budgeting process. Directs less senior engineers and technicians in preparing designs, proposals, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project plans, progress or results. Serves as project manager; assists in determining project objectives on the development of a comprehensive project design, outlines project requirements, assigns tasks, coordinates project activities with other operating units to facilitate participation of appropriate staff on project, supervises progress to ensure objectives are met. Develops design options or recommendations to improve system optimization. Assesses feasibility of engineering solutions. Business Acumen: Reviews engineering designs to provide for the most cost effective long term solution for project. Apply knowledge of pipeline design, meters, regulators and relief valves and procedures for sizing. Proficient at applying codes and standards as they apply to natural gas engineering. Codes include DOT 192, and Operations Procedure Manual. Engagement: Collaborates with construction management, operations managers and technical services to produce effective designs. Manages staff performance and development for IPO’s and Success Factors. Anticipates and identifies issues that put projects at risk. Implements corrective action. Driving Results: Identifies and resolves obstacles/issues that put project at risk; Provides technical guidance for less senior staff. Tracks projects from concept through construction. Responsible for accounting for budget variances and reporting monthly metrics for the Division to Engineering Manager.

Requirements

BS in recognized engineering specialty, ABET accredited institution
5+ years of gas engineering or operations experience (Level 6)
7+ years of gas engineering or operations experience (Level 7)
Engineering background with knowledge of gas engineering principles and theories, operation of gas distribution systems, and financial and statistical analysis
Knowledge of DOT pipeline safety regulations
Good technical and computer skills
Acting with a sense of urgency
Strong leadership skill
Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
CAD/GIS - basic proficiency
MS Office - basic proficiency

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (PE) License
Certified Project Manager
MS Project or Primavera
SynerGEE experience
AutoCAD or MicroStation experience

Responsibilities

Manage/train junior engineers and technicians designing capital improvements on natural gas distribution and transmission facilities
Performing design duties on certain projects such as regulator station design, public works relocations, pressure improvements, system renewal projects and meter set designs
Coordinating engineering, new business and construction activities for optimal design, execution and reporting
Providing engineering support for assigned service center areas
Trains and mentors less senior engineers and technicians
Provides technical direction to team members
Oversee and approve designs, by performing systematic reviews of work and answering questions on difficult issues
Works with Engineering Manager to prepare project prioritization lists used in the annual capital budgeting process
Directs less senior engineers and technicians in preparing designs, proposals, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project plans, progress or results
Serves as project manager; assists in determining project objectives on the development of a comprehensive project design, outlines project requirements, assigns tasks, coordinates project activities with other operating units to facilitate participation of appropriate staff on project, supervises progress to ensure objectives are met
Develops design options or recommendations to improve system optimization
Assesses feasibility of engineering solutions
Reviews engineering designs to provide for the most cost effective long term solution for project
Apply knowledge of pipeline design, meters, regulators and relief valves and procedures for sizing
Proficient at applying codes and standards as they apply to natural gas engineering
Collaborates with construction management, operations managers and technical services to produce effective designs
Manages staff performance and development for IPO’s and Success Factors
Anticipates and identifies issues that put projects at risk
Implements corrective action
Identifies and resolves obstacles/issues that put project at risk
Provides technical guidance for less senior staff
Tracks projects from concept through construction
Responsible for accounting for budget variances and reporting monthly metrics for the Division to Engineering Manager