Gas Engineer

Job Description:-Our client is located in Downtown Houston and looking to add a Gas Engineer to their team on a 6 month contract basis. The Gas Engineer will design and install distribution systems in a safe efficient and practical manner. Manages project during field installations.

Responsibilities:

Performs engineering design calculations estimates studies and coordination of gas distribution facilities installations.

Analyzes load pressure requirements future growth and other variables during the design process.

Oversees the layout sizing and specification of pipeline equipment economic justifications and indirect supervision of others when project teamwork is required.

Creates engineering drawings and effectively communicate design details to field personnel and contractors.

Conducts distribution system pressure and cathodic protection studies.

Makes and maintains external contacts to assure that materials supplies and information are available as needed and that information is exchanged with external sources agencies and local utilities on line locations and planned projects.

Prepares economic justification (concise factual and conclusive statements of the purpose merits and necessity) for each project proposed to assist management with evaluation of capital investment. This includes budget items and completion reports for specific construction projects.

Reviews completed work orders and cost data to assure conformance with plans and acceptability of construction charges. Updates estimated unit prices as needed.

Assists in evaluation of system operations and troubleshoots problems.

Education:-

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Industrial Civil or other engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

Experience:-

Requires a minimum of two years experience in utility design or related project construction design.