Project Specialist to Sr Project Specialist

Atmos Energy•Marrero, LA

About The Position

The Project Specialist is responsible for designing, estimating, coordinating, and/or managing projects involving natural gas distribution and transmission facilities. Designs and project plans should support reliable, economical, safe, and timely system expansion while meeting customer needs, company standards, project scope, budget, and schedule requirements. The role may involve capital, operations and maintenance (O&M), marketing, and reimbursable projects, as well as facilities, regulation and metering stations, and cathodic protection systems. The position evaluates existing facilities, reviews work prepared by outside engineering firms and third parties, coordinates right-of-way needs, and follows projects through construction and closeout. It also involves communicating with customers and internal work groups, coordinating on-site activities, representing the work group in company settings, and incorporating safety into facility design, operation, and project management. Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Requirements

High school diploma and two years of experience in project management, natural gas, utilities, or related work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate technical concepts and provide or obtain information from 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 lifting.
Acute sense of sight and hearing, corrected or uncorrected, and a strong sense of smell.
Must undergo pre- and post-employment screenings, including drug testing as outlined by DOT and PHMSA and motor vehicle record background checks; the position is safety-sensitive.

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 proposed capital, O&M, marketing, and reimbursable projects, and obtain approvals from project sponsors.
Evaluate facility condition and adequacy to support quality design, construction, and operation of natural gas system additions, expansions, and modifications within budget guidelines.
Close projects and accurately post regulatory compliance records, as-built drawings, financial information, and other closing documentation.
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, including securing easements and construction permits within budget and schedule constraints and resolving 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 facility design, operation, and/or management.
Manage assigned projects while maintaining reliable work products and work volume.
Coordinate on-site work activities and communications, and represent the work group or organization in presentations to management or similar company settings.