- For Project Engineering: This position will be responsible for managing gas pipeline and/or gas supply projects including planning, designing, budgeting, permitting, scheduling, constructing, and overall project management. The employee may oversee multiple projects and will also be responsible for overseeing contractors, safety, environmental, ROW, compliance and long- range planning for their projects.
- For Construction Engineering: This position will assist the Engineering Manager and Field Operations and is responsible for designing and estimating construction projects for the replacement of existing natural gas facilities, and construction of new natural gas facilities. Also responsible for coordinating designs with GIS Analysts, Environmental Engineering, System Planning, Right of Way, Pipeline Safety and Compliance, Field Operations, and outside companies.
- For System Planning: This position will be responsible for the coordination and execution of engineering design studies using a computer-based model of the Spire natural gas distribution piping systems. The position will work both individually and in a team environment to make recommendations on pipe sizing for annual studies, new business opportunities, pipe replacements, pipe abandonments, pipe reinforcements, and relocations of gas mains.
Duties and Responsibilities
Records and track each set of improvement plans from preliminary to final stage through construction.
Assists in the daily coordination, assignment of work and oversight of GIS Analyst and Construction Engineers.
Works on special projects: bridge crossings; railroad crossings; design non-normal services, such as for loft buildings; work with those blasting near the Company's mains; and calculate stress on pipelines with non-typical amounts of cover.
Responsible for specifying and having placed on order most non-stock material required for all types of main and service work.
Reviews the design and cost estimates for all types of main and service work; review delivery pressures; and justify proposed main work.
Handles calls and correspondence regarding the status of jobs and projects.
Prepares necessary paperwork related to the Company's procedures for gas main and service work as required
Attends utility meetings and pre-construction meetings to negotiate with representatives from engineering firms and municipalities to reduce the impact of proposed improvements to the Company's existing facilities.
Attends site meetings to resolve specific issues or conflicts with the Company's facilities and proposed improvements.
Schedules and prioritizes projects that are going to construction or have a higher priority due to the Company's requirements
Ensures effective utilization of the Company's Geographical Information System (GIS) and asset management system to manage all capital construction design work
Ensures the use of the Company's standards and applicable State and Federal codes and regulations for all design work
Essential Characteristics and Competencies
- Ability to lead by example in support of the Company's essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual's unique skills and perspectives.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines.
- Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Required Education (certifications, licenses)
Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited school required.
Engineering in Training certificate preferred
Required knowledge, skill and abilities
- Minimum 3 years' engineering experience in natural gas, similar industries or application of design concept and system studies.
- Previous experience with general pipe engineering and/or design preferred.
- Previous experience with modeling software a plus.
- Knowledge of project management techniques and proven ability to lead across functional teams / work across functional areas to achieve mutual goals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with both internal peers, staff of acquired entities and third-party service providers
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and use of Spire's systems such as Maximo, OBIEE, Oracle, Sharepoint, Asana
- Familiarity of industry standards and regulatory code pertinent to pipelines and natural gas operations including CFR Part 192, 193, and 195.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people.
Spire Inc.
Canada
www.spireenergy.com/
