Gas Engineering Specialist II

CenterPoint Energy•New Braunfels, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages medium-sized projects from design through completion including preparation of plans, specifications, permits and contracts. Designs new or relocation pipe facilities and issue orders on natural gas distribution facilities for subdivisions, system improvements, and public improvement projects.

Requirements

Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience in natural gas utility design or a minimum of four (4) years of related construction project design
Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, reach, climb stairs and ladders, and poles.
Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
Able to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 2- or 4-year degree in technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Creates and designs intermediate 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 and letter agreements, red-line and 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 minor 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. when necessary where corrections need to be made or assisting them with a problem.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule
paid holidays
paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs
on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs
tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution