Gas Engineer

Eversource Energy•Springfield, MA

1d•$100,490 - $111,660•Hybrid

About The Position

This position participates in the planning, development, scheduling, and performance of engineering assignments related to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas distribution and pressure regulating systems. The role involves applying engineering practices as directed by team members and ensuring compliance with industry standards, guidelines, and regulations. The Gas Engineer will work on various gas systems including regulator stations, telemetry, commercial worker/monitor regulator sets, uprates, distribution main projects, and culvert crossings. Responsibilities include site layout, document preparation for procurement, permitting, and construction, specifying and procuring materials, developing field procedures, coordinating construction activities, overseeing construction for compliance, reviewing requisitions and invoices, building relationships, communicating effectively, maintaining records, supporting company goals, and assisting in emergency restoration efforts.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of distribution construction and maintenance work practices and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable governmental code and regulation.
Knowledge of welding and fusing principles.
Working knowledge of environmental requirements affecting related activities.
Familiarity with MS Office and AutoCAD.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field.
Three (3) or more years related experience is required.
Valid motor vehicle operator license is required.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, planning, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting.
This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

Nice To Haves

Engineering design experience preferred.
Gas experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Designs systems or installations to fit objectives, conforming to industry standards, guidelines and regulations of federal, state and local authorities.
Performs site layouts and prepare necessary documents for procurement, permitting and construction.
Specifies and procure materials and equipment.
Develops and maintains field procedures to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures, federal, state and local regulations and codes.
Coordinates construction activities with customers, contractors, States, Municipalities and internal departments.
Assists in the oversite of construction activities to insure specification and code compliance.
Ensures compliance with field procedures and the coordination with Gas Control.
Reviews purchase requisitions, and invoices related to departmental activity.
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Maintains accurate records and files.
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Assists in gas distribution system restoration efforts during emergencies.