Project Specialist to Sr Project Specialist

Atmos Energy•Prairieville, LA

About The Position

This role prepares project designs and estimates and/or manages projects involving the expansion, modification, and operation of natural gas distribution facilities. Designs are expected to support reliable, economical, safe, and timely service. The position develops conceptual designs, cost estimates, and project scopes for capital, operations and maintenance (O&M), marketing, and reimbursable projects, and obtains approvals from project sponsors. The position evaluates facility condition and adequacy and performs analysis and design for transmission or distribution facilities, regulation and metering stations, and/or cathodic protection systems. It reviews designs prepared by outside engineering firms and third parties for compliance with project scope and contract requirements. The role coordinates right-of-way activities, easements, and construction permits; follows projects through construction and closeout; and ensures construction documentation, as-built data, regulatory compliance records, and financial information are accurately completed and posted. The Project Specialist communicates with customers and work groups, incorporates safety into facility design, operation, and management, and manages assigned projects while maintaining reliable work products and output. The position also coordinates on-site work activities and communications and may represent the work group or organization in presentations to management or similar company settings. Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments and includes occasional physical activities such as bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and lifting.

Requirements

High school diploma and 2 years of experience in project management, natural gas, utilities, and/or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate technical concepts and provide or obtain explanations and information for internal and/or external customers.
Ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric, and geometric operations and/or moderately complex statistical methods.
Working knowledge of software applications used to create documents, reports, and graphical designs.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments and occasionally perform bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and lifting.
Acute sense of sight and hearing, corrected or uncorrected, and a strong sense of smell.
As a safety-sensitive position, requires pre- and post-employment screenings, including applicable DOT and PHMSA drug testing, and motor vehicle record background checks.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Prepare project designs and estimates and/or manage prepared projects for natural gas distribution facility expansion.
Develop conceptual designs, cost estimates, and project scopes for capital, O&M, marketing, and reimbursable projects, and obtain project sponsor approvals.
Evaluate facility condition and adequacy to support quality design, construction, and operation of natural gas system additions, expansions, and modifications within budget guidelines.
Complete project closeout and accurately post regulatory compliance records, as-built drawings, financial records, and other closeout information.
Perform analysis and design for transmission and/or distribution facilities, regulation and metering stations, and/or cathodic protection systems.
Review designs prepared by outside engineering firms and non-affiliated third parties for compliance with project scope and contract requirements.
Coordinate right-of-way activities to secure easements and construction permits within budget and schedule constraints and resolve damage claims.
Follow projects through construction to support timely completion and accurate posting of construction documents, as-built data, and financial records.
Communicate with customers and other work groups to meet internal and external expectations.
Incorporate safety into the design, operation, and/or management of facilities.
Manage assigned projects while maintaining work product reliability and volume.
Coordinate on-site work activities and communications and represent the work group or organization in presentations to management or similar company settings.