Gas Engineer

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact in the company and the community.

Position Title:

Gas Engineer I & II Business Reporting Unit: UNSG Gas Engineering-Flagstaff or Prescott FLSA Status:
Exempt Level: Non-Manager EEOC Category:
Professionals EEOC Job Group Engineer Does this position involve transmission and/or marketing functions? - TRM, MKT, or N/A N/A CIP status - Cyber, Physical, Both or Neither (Select one) Neither Job Code AG017(I), AG019 (II) Safety Sensitive:
Yes Last Business Unit Review Jan 2025

Performs gas engineering studies and evaluates alternative designs or processes related to facilities. Specifies or validates all gas materials and/or equipment required on assigned projects. Creates/Maintains hydraulic models utilizing Synergi Gas for each of the systems statewide and uses results for recommendations for system improvements and budgetary purposes. Support UNS Gas initiatives and vision to ensure successful business model objectives. Assure utilization of fuel gas engineering practices and compliance with all Local, State, and Federal laws including but not limited to Arizona’s Pipeline Safety Rules Title 14 Chapter 5, Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Parts 190 through 199, API 1104, Gas Engineers Handbook, and the Clean Water Act.

• Assists departmental staff members with GIS, pipeline design, as-built, and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) evaluation and redesign.
• Works closely with Right-of-Way Agent, on projects of local nature, with direction from TEP’s Land Resources Department with all Right of Way functionality.
• Leads effort to meet or exceed internal and external customer satisfaction. Fosters communication and teamwork in a diverse work environment and leads by example.
• Manages company resources in programs relating to designing and maintaining safety in construction and maintenance activities.
• Ensure work is in conformance and/or compliance with federal pipeline safety codes (DOT Part 190, through 199). Interprets code and provides input to management to modify programs, as necessary, to meet pipeline safety compliance.
• Stay abreast with all federal, state, and local laws and requirements dealing with day‑to‑day natural gas pipeline operations. Responds as necessary, to emergency conditions throughout the local service area.
• Design and create construction drawings for Interconnects, Regulator Stations, and Large Metering Stations in conjunction with the Measurement personnel.
• Work closely with all District Personnel and provide various support functionality.
• All other related duties as required.
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.
• Position requires occasional travel throughout UESG territories.

• Forecasts, prepares, and analyzes annual capital and operating budgets for the department.
• Perform various engineering calculations such as SMYS, Bending, External Loading, Blasting, Etc.
• Analyzes gas piping systems through the use of Synergi Gas, and makes recommendations for system improvements to District Managers.
• Assists Materials/Standards Compliance personnel with creation of materials standards, and material descriptions for all material approved for use within the gas distribution and transmission systems.
• Assists with procedure/form development and edits.
• Assists with material failure investigation and reporting.
• Assists with other various engineering analysis tasks as necessary.
• Assists District warehouse personnel and Procurement with individual and statewide material inventories.