Senior Engineer, Gas

Senior Engineer, Gas

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Sedalia, MO, US, 65301 Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships.

Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together. We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose This position requires an extensive engineering knowledge and is responsible for providing expert judgement and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products and services. The incumbent will resolve highly complex technical issues and recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality. The incumbent will own their project work and may be an Engineering project team lead with direct reports for a small team, responsible for the supervision of subordinates including administrative assistants, engineering technicians, engineering assistants, and engineers as well as the operation of other business units.

Under minimal supervision, is responsible for organizing engineering assignments and making decisions and recommendations on extensive engineering activities including master planning of facilities and the design/construction of various projects.

Accountabilities

• Works under the direction of a supervisor.
• Using adequate foresight and mature judgement, performs technical research to anticipate and solve extensive and diversified engineering issues.
• Conducts comprehensive engineering studies and prepares reports and recommendations.
• Prepares and makes presentations to Management.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced professionals/technicians
• Solve complex problems using combination of standard or modified procedures
• Make independent decisions in planning, organizing and completing technical assignments; work is only reviewed for soundness of judgement and not technical accuracy
• Perform independent studies/analyzes and interprets and draws own conclusions
• Participate in planning objectives
• Works on a variety of engineering assignments that require strong knowledge of engineering specialty
• Evaluates design requests, collaborates with stakeholders to understand requirements, and provides cost effective designs that comply with company and regulatory requirements.
• Provides input on standard designs and standard equipment selection and participates in development and updating of design and project management related documents.
• Develops scopes of work, materials requirements, and cost estimates; requisitions materials and secures necessary contracts and permits; oversees project execution; and completes project closeout documents.
• Maintains and reports project schedules and forecasts to ensure completion of projects on schedule and within budget - working in coordination with Resource Planning to reflect projects in overall Utility resource plans.
• Participates in integrity management and compliance related activities as required.
• Develops, coordinates, and directs a number of projects related to gas distribution system analyses, master planning, design, project management, operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment, and construction of various facilities.
• Creates and updates work orders for engineering projects, including specific, detailed lists of project materials required for orders in SAP prior to Construction
• Engage with Procurement to provide materials analysis, estimation and approval that materials meet specifications
• Prepares and administers various contracts; prepares reports, project plans/specifications, records drawings, letters, and other written communications.
• Prepares Company rate case materials, including testifying where needed.
• Maintains an understanding of the regulations governing gas distribution utilities and their effect of their operations.
• Prepares, administers and consults with Management on the Capital and O&M Budgets.
• Organizes, reviews, evaluates, and approves the work of subordinates, and Company consultants and contractors.
• Represents the Company at public and private meetings, conferences, and industry events as directed by Management and/or by established policy and assists in the public relations program of the Company.
• Supports Company…