Engineer - Integrity

Summit Utilities

Engineer – Integrity. The position may be hybrid-based at one of our offices in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, or Maine.

The Engineer is primarily responsible for supporting Pipeline Integrity Risk Models and identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with natural gas transmission and distribution pipeline assets. The engineer will develop, maintain, and apply pipeline risk models; analyze asset data; and provide technical recommendations to support engineering processes.

• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining probabilistic and quantitative pipeline risk models using structured logic, threat identification, and weighting factors.
• Analyze assets, inspection, and operational data to identify integrity threats and support risk ranking and prioritization.
• Support capital planning by aligning risk reduction opportunities with integrity projects and system upgrades.

• Participate in internal audits, peer reviews, and regulatory inspections related to integrity management and risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance with PHMSA, API, ASME, AMPP, and other regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Corrosion, and System Planning teams to implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, risk summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders and regulatory audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, materials, or related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in pipeline integrity, risk assessment, or related engineering roles.
• Working knowledge of pipeline integrity management regulations, including 49 CFR 192, ASME B31.8S, and API RP 1173.
• Experience using GIS, hydraulic modeling tools, and risk analysis software.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Familiarity with corrosion prevention practices and historical pipeline material (PE, HDPE, steel, Aldyl-A, etc.) and coating practices.
• Prior involvement in integrity management audits or PHMSA inspections.
• Experience using JANA risk modeling software (Lighthouse, Spotlight) or similar pipeline risk assessment platforms.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (advanced Excel, SQL, Python, or similar).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

We offer competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.