Engineering Specialist - Pipeline

The Engineering Specialist position with an emphasis on pipeline design is responsible for developing high-quality engineering and mapping deliverables and resources. This position reports directly to the Production Manager within the Energy Utilities division. The specialist collaborates with production managers project managers and subject matter experts to support pipeline engineering and permitting plan and profile mapping GIS/survey deliverables and quality control. They also work alongside other designers to ensure the excellence of all deliverables. Additionally this individual supports and develops strategies for training resource development and process improvement.

What you will do:

• Completes design and mapping projects including alignment sheets routing sheets exhibits and permit plats as well as Exhibit A/B drawings.
• Utilizes BlueSky Mapping Software Civil 3D or GIS incorporating client standards as applicable.
• Implements mapping development strategies to guide the professional growth of drafters and designers.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop templates libraries and tools tailored to individual clients and in compliance with each clients standards.
• Works with the Production Manager within the Energy Utilities division to continually address mapping and survey standards.
• Partners with stakeholders to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure and track metrics for mapping resource performance and alignment with budget schedule and overall performance goals.
• Works with the Director within the division to outline specific performance outcomes and goals for the position.
• Collaborates with the Director and Production Manager to establish performance outcomes and goals for mapping designers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

Process-oriented with excellent verbal written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills including the development of KPIs benchmarks and analysis.
• Leadership skills that encourage team members to take ownership and initiative over department results.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
• Comprehensive knowledge of various design platforms including but not limited to: BlueSky Skyline/Lightning SEED file Database AutoCAD (Civil 3D) ArcGIS Pro and Trimble Business Center.
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in gas pipeline design GIS mapping surveying drafting tools and processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in pipeline design/engineering utilities or midstream workstreams.
• BA or BS from a four-year university in an applicable field or equivalent work experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation Community Planning Environmental Energy Municipal and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package including medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance company paid short- and long-term disability 401K with match paid time off paid holidays tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran or disability status.

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