Public Utilities Engineer ; Gas Safety

Public Utilities Engineer

This position performs engineering duties related to damage prevention and conducts enforcement of the Michigan MISS DIG Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act, the Michigan Gas Safety Standards, the minimum federal pipeline safety regulations, and various orders and directives to ensure the protection and safety of persons and property in the State of Michigan in the areas of underground facility damage prevention and pipeline safety.

Performs reviews of pipeline operators to ensure compliance with their own design, construction, operation, maintenance, and emergency procedures. Also responsible for receiving notification of gas-related pipeline accidents, failures, and damage-related incidents at all times of the day, responding on-site when necessary to facilitate investigations, and preparing technical reports for recommendations to prevent recurrence. Provides the Commission with technical assistance and support in the preparation of data and information related to damage prevention and pipeline safety.

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Education:

Possession of a bachelor of science degree with a major in engineering.

Experience:

Public Utilities Engineer 9 No specific type or amount is required. Public Utilities Engineer 10 One year of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer
9. Public Utilities Engineer P11 Two years of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer 10. Public Utilities Engineer 12 Three years of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer P11.

Please attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.

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