Engineer, Rotational

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline•Owensboro, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Rotational Engineering Development Program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to various departments within the organization. Over the course of the two (2) year program, the engineer will rotate through four (4) departments including Capacity Planning, Integrity & PHMSA Compliance, Project Engineering, & Project Management. At the completion of the two (2) year rotation, the engineer will have the opportunity to transfer into a full-time position based on organization and department needs.This structured program is designed to accelerate professional growth, cultivate versatile skill sets, and prepare individuals for future leadership roles. The engineer will receive guidance from leadership and mentors on work assignments, and will be required to demonstrate experience, knowledge, innovation, and judgement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or a relevant engineering discipline) from an ABET – Accredited Engineering Program
Entry-level experience in design engineering or a related field
Valid driver’s license and insurability
Ability to work in both an open office environment and outside in varied weather conditions
Ability to understand and apply directions, policies, procedures, guidelines, specifications, standards, requirements, and Federal/State/Local regulations
Ability to work and collaborate with others throughout organization
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong organization skills and problem-solving skills
Highly analytical and detail-oriented
Ability to work independently
Ability to produce results under tight deadlines
Strong focus on safe work practices

Nice To Haves

Fundamentals of Engineering certificate or Professional Engineering license
Advanced degree
Experience as a project lead
Experience in construction
Experience using financial reporting or project execution software
Experience with material components of natural gas pipeline systems
Knowledge of Federal regulations and Industry standards including CFR DOT 192, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, API 5L, ANSI B16.5, MSS SP-75, AGA Reports, etc.
Ability to provide direction to others

Responsibilities

Capacity Planning: Analyzes data to refine engineering facility designs, preliminary scope of work, and estimates
Maintains data sources to analyze energy demand, supply, and competitive forces that impact short and long-term revenue and throughput
Acts as a liaison between Gas Control, Storage, Operations, Engineering, Marketing, & Business Development for expansion requirements, facility outages, and system modifications
Prepares reports, specifications, plans, studies, estimates, hydraulic models, and/or designs as needed
Integrity & PHMSA Compliance: Maintains pipeline facility databases, integrity databases, and software applications accurately
Ensures SSCGP remains in compliance and current with PHMSA / DOT regulations by reviewing DOT code, Frequently Asked Questions, guidance documents, inspection protocols, enforcement notices, and other associated documentation
Manages integrity assessments and evaluation and rehabilitation excavations
Compiles and completes post assessment analysis and required documentation
Project Engineering: Provides engineering design deliverables, including but not limited to, project scopes and estimates, design forms, project construction workspace drawings, easement exhibits, site layouts, mechanical construction drawings, and fabrication drawings
Provides mechanical engineering technical support, troubleshooting, and problem solving for operating issues relating to pipeline, measurement, regulation, compression, storage, and other related gas transmission and gas storage equipment and facilities
Reviews, develops and implements Company design standards and specifications
Researches and analyzes technical data, industry specifications and standards, and vendor manuals to determine feasibility of design and/or application
Project Management: Communicates with project teams to outline work plan and assign team member responsibilities
Communicates with internal and external business partners to determine needs and level of satisfaction, to determine current priorities, and to obtain technical advice
Tracks and communicates status of projects to management
Other duties as assigned