Constructional Design Engineer IV

Professional - Engineer IV

Houston Texas(100% Onsite)

6-12 Months Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION

Creates natural gas distribution and transmission system designs. Manages projects from design through completion including preparation of plans specifications permits and contracts. Design new or relocation pipe facilities and issue orders on natural gas distribution facilities for subdivisions system improvements and public improvement projects. Works under the supervision and direction of an engineer.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Designs gas distribution facilities and associated support systems including cathodic protection.
• Prepares long range capacity piping plans easements and permits bid packages and contracts relocation and letter agreements redline/Greenline proposals regulatory proposals for service area certification and main replacement program documentation packets.
• Prepares cost estimates material specifications and schedules system capacity and pressure study modelling and analyses.
• Prepares and submits minor construction drawings for facilities.
• Prepares economic feasibility studies and makes customer contribution recommendations for new loads and system replacement work.
• Prepares presentations for customers and management.
• Manages deadlines to complete projects to time and budget.
• Coordinates efforts with customers and government agencies.
• Provides design support to local gas operations.
• Prepares operational procedures to complete projects.
• Communicates with district employees when necessary where corrections need to be made or assisting them with a problem.
• Mentors and trains new employees.
• Designs larger more complex projects for instance projects with multiple feeds and installation procedures.
• Leads and coordinates the design and construction activities with internal and external individuals and groups.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the permanent natural gas distribution system records including its evolution development archiving and maintenance.

Education: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Industrial Civil or other approved engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in utility design or related project construction design and a Professional Engineer License.

Additional Knowledge Skills Licenses/Certifications Abilities & Personal Characteristics (KSLAPs):

• Able to make sound decisions based on engineering and operational principles and Company policies.
• Able to learn and use computer programs and PC software proficiently including GIS SAP modules e-mail word processing presentation and spreadsheet programs.
• Able to demonstrate and apply effective project management and time management skills to meet project deadlines and remain within budget.
• Able to multi-task and manage several projects or activities at one time while still meeting all deadlines milestones and delivery dates.
• Able to demonstrate and apply excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate and interact with all levels of management and associates and perform well in a team environment.
• Able to represent Company in a professional manner in matters and meetings with both private and public entities and officials.
• Able to cultivate relationships and partner with business and community contacts to achieve business results.
• Able to apply extensive knowledge of company policies and procedures and DOT CFR 192 regulations and natural gas pipeline design codes.