Project Specialist to Sr Project Specialist

Atmos Energy•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

This position prepares project designs and estimates and/or manages projects involving natural gas distribution facilities. It develops conceptual designs, cost estimates, and scopes for proposed capital, operations and maintenance (O&M), marketing, and reimbursable projects, and obtains approval from project sponsors. The role evaluates facility condition and adequacy to support quality design, construction, and operation of natural gas system additions, expansions, and modifications in accordance with company policies, accepted standards, customer needs, and budget guidelines. It may perform analysis and design for transmission or distribution facilities, regulation and metering stations, and cathodic protection systems. The position also reviews designs from outside engineering firms and other third parties, coordinates easements and construction permits, follows projects through construction and closeout, and maintains accurate compliance, as-built, construction, and financial records. It communicates with customers and internal work groups, incorporates safety into facility design and management, coordinates on-site activities, and represents the work group in presentations to management or similar company settings. The role works in both indoor and outdoor environments. It is safety-sensitive and requires pre- and post-employment screenings, including DOT and PHMSA-related drug testing and motor vehicle record checks.

Requirements

High school diploma and two years of experience in project management, natural gas, utilities, and/or related work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate technical concepts and provide explanations or information to 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 activities such as 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 complete required safety-sensitive pre- and post-employment screenings, including applicable DOT and PHMSA drug testing and motor vehicle record 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, incorporating reliable, economical, safe, and timely expansion of natural gas distribution facilities.
Develop conceptual designs, cost estimates, and project scopes for proposed capital, O&M, marketing, and reimbursable projects; obtain necessary project sponsor approvals.
Evaluate facility condition and adequacy to ensure quality design, construction, and operation of natural gas system additions, expansions, and modifications within budgetary guidelines.
Close projects and accurately post regulatory compliance records, as-built drawings, financial information, 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 prepared by outside engineering firms and non-affiliated third parties for compliance with project scope and contract requirements.
Coordinate right-of-way functions to secure easements and construction permits within budget and schedule constraints and resolve damage claims effectively.
Follow projects through construction to ensure 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 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.