Senior Gas Engineer

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.

Are you an engineer who enjoys both technical design and managing projects from concept through completion?

As a Senior Gas Distribution Engineer at Liberty, you'll play a critical role in designing, upgrading, and expanding the natural gas distribution system that serves our communities. You'll combine engineering expertise with project leadership responsibilities, overseeing projects from initial scope development and cost estimating through construction and final closeout.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence infrastructure planning, collaborate with operations and public agencies, and help ensure the continued safety, reliability, and growth of our gas distribution network.

• Design critical natural gas infrastructure including mains, service lines, regulators, meters, and relief systems
• Lead projects from planning and design through construction and completion
• Manage budgets, schedules, permits, contracts, and material procurement
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies
• Support system integrity, compliance, and infrastructure modernization initiatives
• Help drive safe, reliable, and cost-effective service for our customers
• Participate in long-term planning and continuous improvement of the gas distribution system
• Build expertise across engineering, project management, operations, and utility infrastructure

At Liberty, engineers do more than design infrastructure. They help shape the future of the communities we serve.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Own meaningful projects from start to finish
• Work on infrastructure that directly impacts customers
• Gain exposure to utility operations and capital planning
• Collaborate with experienced utility professionals
• Expand project management and leadership skills
• Build a long-term career in a stable and essential industry
• Make a visible impact on system safety, reliability, and growth

• Evaluates design requests, collaborates with stakeholders to understand requirements, and provides cost effective designs that coply with company and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates timely and effectively with stakeholders regarding design and sizing requests.
• Provides input on standard designs and standard equipment selection.
• 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.
• Communicates timely and effectively with stakeholders regarding project status.
• Receives notices regarding proposed public works projects, performs drawing reviews for potential conflicts with natural gas infrastructure, and assists the department head with responding to the appropriate agencies.
• Performs design and project management functions as required to mitigate conflicts.
• Reports project schedules and forecasts based on agency provided information.
• Assists department head with…