Engineer, Gas

Delta Utilities Services • Shreveport, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Delta Utilities is seeking a Gas Engineer to manage small gas projects from design through completion, including the preparation of plans, specifications, permits, and contracts. This role involves designing new or relocated pipe facilities to issue orders on natural gas distribution facilities for subdivisions, system improvements, and public improvement projects. The position can be filled as an Associate, Engineer, or Sr. Engineer depending on the candidate's qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or other approved engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Associate Gas Engineer: No prior experience required.
• Gas Engineer: Minimum of two years' experience in utility design or related project construction design.
• Senior Gas Engineer: Minimum of five years' experience in utility design or related project construction design.
• Able to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze.
• Within 6 months after employment, be able to demonstrate working knowledge of company safety rules.
• Acquire the ability to identify abnormal operating conditions.
• Must have the ability to acquire and maintain skills required as technology evolves (e.g., accessing electronic mapping information, collecting and interpreting electronic pipe location and leak detection information, etc.).
• Able to communicate and interact with all levels of management and associates and perform well in a team environment.
• Able to represent company in a professional manner in all matters such as business etiquette and interactions in meetings with both private and public entities and officials.
• Able to cultivate relationships and partner with business and community contacts to achieve business results.
• Able to collaborate across functional boundaries to improve business processes.
• Able to use PC software proficiently, including word processing, presentation tools, and spreadsheet programs.
• Able to learn and use ArcGIS, Hydraulic Modeling Software, AutoCAD, and other engineering related programs, as required.
• Able to motivate self, accomplish tasks, and achieve goals with minimal supervision, including self-directed learning.
• Able to identify solutions to problems with creativity and innovative thinking.
• Able to demonstrate effective project management and time management to meet project deadlines and remain within budget.
• Able to multi-task and manage several projects or activities at one time.
• Able to use initiative, good judgment, and tact to complete assigned tasks.
• Able to apply extensive knowledge of company policies and procedures and DOT CFR 192 regulations.
• Able to make sound decisions based on engineering and operational principles and company policies.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the company’s Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other company policies and procedures and do so consistently; take all required training courses and do so timely.
• Able to consistently demonstrate respect for all individuals and adhere to the company’s values and business practices.
• Must provide and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Able to demonstrate and apply excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone, and other miscellaneous office equipment.
• Able to exert in excess of 30 lb of force occasionally and in excess of 10 lb of force frequently to move objects.
• Ability to detect natural gas odor.
• Able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle for multiple-hour trips, including the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
• Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, protective footwear, and earplugs daily.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer License (required for Senior Gas Engineer)

Responsibilities

• Creates and designs basic gas distribution facilities, transmission system designs, and support systems, including cathodic protection.
• Prepares project documents, including but not limited to: long range capacity piping plans, easements, permits, bid packages, contracts, relocation agreements, letter agreements, red-line/green-line proposals, regulatory proposals for service area certification, and main replacement program documentation packets.
• Prepares cost estimates, material specifications and schedules, system capacity and pressure study modeling and analyses.
• Prepares and submits construction drawings for facilities.
• Prepares economic feasibility studies and makes customer contribution recommendations for new loads and system replacement work.
• Provides design support to local gas operations.
• Prepares operational procedures to complete projects.
• Communicates and coordinates with district employees, customers, and government agencies.
• Assists with corrections or problems when necessary.

Benefits

• Equal-opportunity employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level