Lead Engineer
About The Position
The Lead Engineer plays a pivotal role in training and process improvement, developing and leading training programs for the Engineering Team, ensuring continuous growth and knowledge enhancement. In addition, this job will identify areas for improvement, and implement changes that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the department. A strong ability to write policies and procedures that will contribute to streamlined operations is required. The role will provide expert level advice based on industry standards and regulatory requirements (including PHMSA, FERC, DOT, and other relevant codes); staying current with industry changes, communicating impactful updates to leadership and the engineering team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Twelve (12) years' experience in a similar capacity
- Valid Driver's license
- Professional Engineer (PE) License and certification in any of the following: Project Management Professional, National Association of Corrosion Engineers certificate, American Petroleum Institute certificate, Gas Technology Institute certificate, other similar Natural Gas certificate
- Proven understanding of Engineering Principles as well as construction, maintenance and operations.
- Proficient in general business principles including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to review engineering plans and understand permit requirements.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a diverse work environment, multi-task, strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Responsibilities
- Manages and develops the design of natural gas pipeline, station and specialty (Liquified Natural Gas, Renewable Natural Gas, and compressor stations) projects.
- Provides expert level advice with a strong background of industry code requirements (PHMSA,FERC, DOT) and stays current with industry and code changes providing feedback to leadership and team on changes.
- Develops, implements and leads training/mentor for all levels of engineering team.
- Identifies potential process improvements for engineering team and develops and implements the improvements.
- Performs technical reviews of engineering design plans for all levels of project complexity.
- Develops calculations, equipment specifications, requisitions, sketches and drawings.
- Analyzes and compares equipment quotes and specifies and orders pipe, valves and equipment.
- Applies strong knowledge of project permitting requirements for Federal, State, and local permits and manage permit applications and status.
- Leads engineering meetings with internal stakeholders.
- Develops project proposals and assists with contractor proposal review and selection.
- Develops Engineering scoping documents.
- Leads engineering meetings with external stakeholders.
- Reviews other engineering designs as needed for accuracy.
- Assists with the development of department training materials along with leading employee training.
- Assists with department process enhancements.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangement
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Utilities
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
