Sr Engineer II

Berkshire Hathaway Energy•Bridgeport, WV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as an Engineer I, Engineer II, Sr Engineer or Sr Engineer II at our White Oaks General Office Building in Bridgeport, WV. Responsibilities Responsible for optimizing the performance, reliability, efficiency, and environmental compliance of reciprocating engines and compressor systems. This role provides technical leadership for engine mapping, emissions compliance, clean-burn initiatives, equipment modernization, and compression optimization projects. The position partners closely with Operations, Gas Control, Automation & Controls, Engineering, and external vendors to develop and implement practical solutions that improve asset performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Four-year ABET accredited engineering degree
Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory.
Oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
Effective decision-making skills.
Computer skills and application of software programs.
Analytical and abstract thinking skills.
Problem solving skills.
Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems.
Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
Ability to develop effective planning, project and organization skills.
Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks.
Ability to work within a team environment.
1-3 years of relevant engineering experience (for Engineer II).
Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals (for Engineer II).
Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position (for Engineer II).
Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality, and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives (for Engineer II).
Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management (for Engineer II).
Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (for Engineer II).
Planning, organizational, and project management skills (for Engineer II).
Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills (for Engineer II).
Ability to process information quickly (for Engineer II).
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively (for Engineer II).
5 years of relevant engineering experience (for Sr Engineer).
Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles (for Sr Engineer).
Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines (for Sr Engineer).
Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to serve as team project lead (for Sr Engineer).
Provide guidance to less experienced engineers (for Sr Engineer).
Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing (for Sr Engineer).
Strong personal computer skills (for Sr Engineer).
In-depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs (for Sr Engineer).
Proven decision-making skills (for Sr Engineer).
Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills (for Sr Engineer).
8 years of relevant engineering experience (for Sr Engineer II).
Requires PE, if no PE license, must have 10 years as a practicing engineer (for Sr Engineer II).
Must have significant engineering knowledge of natural gas industry related to the design and installation of pipelines, compressor stations, and process equipment (for Sr Engineer II).
Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to communicate a basic understanding of technical information to non-technical people (for Sr Engineer II).
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills (for Sr Engineer II).
Project management skills (for Sr Engineer II).
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently (for Sr Engineer II).
Critical thinking and decision-making skills (for Sr Engineer II).
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

PE license preferred (for Sr Engineer).
Reciprocating and centrifugal compressor systems
Vibration and pulsation monitoring and analysis
Compression optimization and reliability engineering
Emissions-control technologies and regulatory compliance
Engine performance tuning and fuel-efficiency optimization
Proficient in CAD, CAESAR, eRCM, Ariel, CAT GERP and other industry-standard engineering applications

Responsibilities

Perform engine mapping, tuning, and optimization activities, including Air/Fuel Ratio, PCC, Ignition Timing, and BSFC curve development.
Evaluate engine and compressor performance using emissions analyzers, monitoring systems, and advanced diagnostics.
Support emissions compliance, clean-burn projects, and emissions-reduction initiatives through startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical expertise.
Collaborate with Automation & Controls personnel to implement, validate, and optimize engine control logic, startup sequences, and operating parameters.
Serve as a subject matter expert on reciprocating engine performance, combustion systems, fuel efficiency, and emissions-control technologies.
Complete compression related calculations including, but not limited to, compressor capacity calculations, horsepower sizing, foundation/support design and piping design.
Participate in design review meetings and complete drawing and design reviews for compression projects of all sizes.
Provide engineering support for emissions-control systems, including SCRs, oxidation catalysts, and air-fuel ratio control systems.
Lead engineering and capital projects from concept through commissioning, including budgeting, contractor coordination, procurement, outage planning, and project execution.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance.
Support compressor optimization, vibration and pulsation analysis, equipment reliability improvements, and performance troubleshooting.
Maintain a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.