Field Engineer - Job Family (Chester, VA)
Introduction
PURPOSE: To evaluate, design, and estimate natural gas distribution facilities for new business, public and system improvement, and maintenance projects according to company standards and other applicable guidelines and codes. Natural gas distribution facilities may consist of main lines, service lines, and measurement regulation equipment. The Engineer will provide technical assistance and support for Construction and Field Operations staff involved in the construction, operation, and maintenance of distribution facilities. Collaborate and coordinate efforts with key stakeholders on large distribution projects.
KEY RESULTS:
- Ensure safe and reliable delivery of energy services at best cost
- Meet or exceed internal/external customer expectations
- Actual project costs are within 10% of estimated costs
- Safe/efficient high quality engineering designs that comply with policies, practices, standards, and applicable codes
- Productivity and performance results that meet or exceed expectations
- Timely delivery of all facility designs
- Consistent communication with key stakeholders and business partners
- Ensure post and pre winter operation system reviews are held
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, design, and estimate natural gas distribution facilities
- Prepare permit applications and easement requests
- Prepare detailed drawings
- Compile capital work order / job order packets
- Prepare budget estimates
- Report on project variances
- Support Operations employees in emergency situations
- Review and process completion reports and as-built drawings
- Provide training and guidance to new personnel
- Act as liaison to state, county, and local government officials
- Conduct winter preparedness reviews
- Assist in contract bid documentation
- Maintain MAOP documentation
Qualifications
This position level will be filled depending on education and demonstrated experience.
Key Work Experience/Education
Required Qualifications for all levels:
- Obtain EIT Certification within 2 years of hire date
***Applies to new hires or those transferring into any of the following gas engineering job families: field engineering, design engineering; gas systems planning; standards
- Obtain P.E. license within 6 years of hire date for state primarily working in
Required for Selection:
All Levels - Education
- Bachelors degree in engineering curriculum from an ABET accredited college or university
Desired for Level 2 and Field Engineer
- Masters degree in Business or Engineering
- Professional Engineering license
- PMP certification
Level 2 and Field Engineering
- Complete training, development and advancement criteria required for the Field Engineer level.
- Knowledge of company and industry codes, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures
Technical/Functional Competencies
Required for Selection:
All Levels
- Demonstrated PC skills and software knowledge (e.g. Microsoft Office, AutoCAD)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Access and Excel
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Level 2 and Field Engineer
- Demonstrated Synergi Gas proficiency including Company approved modules
- Strong project management skills
Demonstrated application of the following:
- main and service line design, operation and maintenance
- measurement and regulation design, operation and maintenance
- cathodic protection principles and design, operation and maintenance
- maps and records analysis and interpretation
- uprate planning and execution
- MAOP calculations and documentation
- tie-in and bypass planning
- accurate cost estimating
- emergency support
- capital budgeting and establishing investment priorities
- materials/fittings and construction practices related to gas distribution
- applicable codes and regulations
- Company policies, procedures, and standards
- Company systems and technical business applications (e.g. CIS, GIS, Maximo)
- gas supply design and issue resolution related to gas distribution
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
How To Apply
Please do not apply for this position through Handshake.
For consideration, you must apply on-line at careers.nisource.com before October 23rd!