Engineer, Gas; Utilities

Can be filled as an Associate, Engineer, or Sr. Engineer depending on the candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities

Delta Utilities is seeking a Gas Engineer to manage small gas projects from design through completion including preparation of plans, specifications, permits and contracts. Design new or relocation pipe facilities to issue orders on natural gas distribution facilities for subdivisions, system improvements, and public improvement projects.

• Creates and designs basic gas distribution facilities, transmission system designs, and support systems, including cathodic protection.
• Prepares project documents, including but not limited to: long range capacity piping plans, easements, permits, bid packages, contracts, relocation agreements, letter agreements, red-line/green-line proposals, regulatory proposals for service area certification, and main replacement program documentation packets.
• Prepares cost estimates, material specifications and schedules, system capacity and pressure study modeling and analyses.
• Prepares and submits construction drawings for facilities.
• Prepares economic feasibility studies and makes customer contribution recommendations for new loads and system replacement work.
• Provides design support to local gas operations.
• Prepares operational procedures to complete projects.
• Communicates and coordinates with district employees, customers, and government agencies. When necessary where corrections need to be made or assisting them with a problem.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or other approved engineering discipline from an accredited college or university

• Associate Gas Engineer
  :
  No prior experience required.
• Gas Engineer
  : minimum of two years' experience in utility design or related project construction design.
• Senior Gas Engineer
  : minimum of five years' experience in utility design or related project construction design AND a Professional Engineer License.

• Able to perform other job-related duties as assigned within your scope of responsibilities.
• Able to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize, and analyze.
• Within 6 months after employment, be able to demonstrate working knowledge of company safety rules.
• Acquire ability to identify abnormal operating conditions.
• Must have the ability to acquire and maintain skills required as technology evolves (e.g., accessing electronic mapping information, collecting and interpreting electronic pipe location and leak detection information, etc.).
• Able to communicate and interact with all levels of management and associates and perform well in a team environment.
• Able to represent company in a professional manner in all matters such as business etiquette and interactions in meetings with both private and public entities and officials.
• Able to cultivate relationships and partner with business and community contacts to achieve business results.
• Able to collaborate across functional boundaries to improve business processes.
• Able to use PC software proficiently, including word processing, presentation tools, and spreadsheet programs.
• Able to learn and use ArcGIS, Hydraulic Modeling Software, AutoCAD, and other engineering related programs, as required.
• Able to motivate self, accomplish tasks, and achieve goals with minimal supervision, including self-directed learning.
• Able to identify solutions to problems with creativity and innovative thinking.
• Able to demonstrate effective project management and time management to meet project deadlines and remain within budget.
• Able to multi-task and manage several projects or activities at one time.
• Able to use initiative, good judgment, and tact to complete assigned tasks.
• Able to apply extensive knowledge of company policies and procedures and DOT CFR 192 regulations.
• Able to make sound decisions based on engineering and operational principles and company policies.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the company’s…