Project Specialist to Sr Project Specialist

Atmos Energy•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Project Specialist to Sr Project Specialist prepares project designs and estimates and/or manages projects involving the expansion, modification, and operation of natural gas distribution and transmission facilities. The role develops conceptual designs, cost estimates, and project scopes for proposed capital, operations and maintenance, marketing, and reimbursable projects, and obtains approvals from project sponsors. Designs are expected to support reliable, economical, safe, and timely facility expansion while meeting customer needs and budgetary guidelines. The position evaluates facility condition and adequacy; performs analysis and design for transmission and/or distribution facilities, regulation and metering stations, and/or cathodic protection systems; and reviews designs prepared by outside engineering firms and other third parties for consistency with project scope and contract requirements. It follows projects through construction and closing, coordinating site activities, right-of-way functions, easements, permits, customer and work-group communications, and accurate construction, regulatory, financial, and as-built records. The role also incorporates safety into facility design, operation, and management and represents the work group in company presentations. The position works in both indoor and outdoor environments. It requires a high school diploma and two years of project management, natural gas, utility, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as well as a valid driver's license. An associate's degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field is preferred. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre- and post-employment screenings, including DOT/PHMSA-related drug testing and motor vehicle record checks.

Requirements

High school diploma and two years of experience in project management, natural gas, utility, and/or other 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 with 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.
Ability to occasionally perform activities including bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and/or lifting.
Acute sense of sight and hearing, corrected or uncorrected, and a strong sense of smell.
Must meet safety-sensitive screening requirements, including pre- and post-employment screenings such as DOT/PHMSA-related 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 scopes for capital, O&M, marketing, and reimbursable projects, and obtain project sponsor approvals.
Evaluate facility condition and adequacy to ensure designs, construction, and operation of natural gas system additions, expansions, and modifications meet company policies, accepted standards, customer needs, and budgetary guidelines.
Complete project closing and accurately post regulatory compliance records, as-built drawings, financial records, and other closing information.
Perform analysis and design for transmission and/or distribution facilities, regulation and metering stations, and/or cathodic protection systems.
Review designs from 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 effectively.
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 in the design, operation, and/or management of facilities.
Manage assigned projects effectively while maintaining reliable work product and volume.
Coordinate on-site work activities and communications and represent the work group or organization in presentations to management or similar company settings.