Engineer I/II/III (Pipeline Design)

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Title: Engineer I/II/III (Pipeline Design)
Company: New Mexico Gas Company
Location: Wyoming
State and City: New Mexico - Albuquerque
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
 

This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Monday, June 12th, 2023.

The Engineer I position pays between $71,600 to $89,500, the Engineer II position pays between $82,400 to $103,000, and the Engineer III position pays between $96,200 to $120,250. Salary is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate.

PREFERENCES

• Pipeline Design
• Pipeline Construction
• Natural Gas Station design
• Meter and Regulator design
• Project management

Engineer I

POSITION CONCEPT

Under general supervision plans, independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, practices and procedures commonly employed in a specific area of assignment. An engineer may be assigned to distribution engineering, pipeline design, measurement engineering, integrity management, pipeline safety management systems, or gas supply modeling. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides the engineering expertise necessary to support intermediate projects that are generally conventional in nature
2. Conducts or participates in studies of intermediate size that evaluate performance, cost, and scheduling criteria of a limited number of alternatives. Applies routine engineering techniques, practices, and procedures in support of operational areas.
3. Communicates project proposals, status updates recommendations, and evaluations to engineering and non-engineering individuals and groups
4. Represents the company's interests in intermediate engineering matters
5. Interacts with and provides technical support consistent with the application of well-established standards to company personnel
6. Participates in the formulation of Company and industry standards
7. Provides technical direction and/or activity supervision to contractors and company personnel, as required by specific assignments/projects
8. Provide accurate monthly project financial reports included but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, work offers, invoice approvals, and actuals tracking

SUPERVISION

Indirect Supervision: Contractors, vendors and inspectors

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Operations, Gas Control, Gas Supply, GIS, Safety Legal, Accounting, Regulatory, and with affiliate counter parts.

Key External: State and Local Government and/or Regulatory Agencies, , Industry Associations, Contractors, Vendors, and Consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).

Licenses/Certifications

Required:Must possess a valid state of New Mexico driver’s license and meet the acceptable driving record requirements of the Company.

Preferred: Engineer Intern (EI) Certification in the state of New Mexico.

Related Experience

Required: Zero (0) or more years of engineering experience,

Preferred: Minimum of one year experience in construction or utility related work experience in the natural gas industry, including internships.   

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Knowledge of and ability to apply  standard engineering principles, practices, and regulations to, and perform economic and decision analysis studies of issues in areas including, but not limited to,  transmission, distribution,  system planning, pipeline operations, pipeline design, pipeline integrity management, general repair, fitness for service, risk assessment, risk management, and integrity decisions for a variety of pipeline issues, financial and regulatory issues, asset utilization, and environmental controls and regulations.

Ability to read, interpret and apply national, state, and local codes and standards (ANSI, 49 CFR Part 192, ASME, NACE, AASHTO, American Public Works Association, etc.)

Demonstrated leadership skills, self-motivation, and interpersonal skills.

Maintain regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance

Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively with employees, government representatives and contractor personnel on technical matters governing construction projects. 

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment

Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity

Builds Strong Collaborative Relationships

Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment

Drives Operational Excellence for Customers

Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change

PHYISCAL DEMANDS

Frequently required to stand and/or walk up to 1/2 of the time and sit up to 1/2 of the time. Manual dexterity needed with the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, listen, and smell. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work from an elevated position, such as ladders and platforms. Will be exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and natural gas emergencies and situations. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Engineer II

POSITION CONCEPT

Under general supervision plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates the engineering work for a total project of moderate scope or for detailed phases of part of a major project. An engineer may be assigned to distribution engineering, pipeline design, measurement engineering, integrity management, pipeline safety management systems, or gas supply modeling.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides the diverse and advanced engineering and project management expertise associated with large and high-profile projects and/or a number of small projects with many complex features, including defining, preparing, and/or reviewing project estimates, scopes of work, bills of materials, and work offers
2. Leads or conducts performance, cost and scheduling studies/evaluations that require advanced and innovative techniques and/or the modifications of standard practices and precepts
3. Provides the operational areas with highly skilled and diversified engineering expertise
4. Communicates the status of developmental activities, project proposals, descriptions, status updates, recommendations, and evaluations to diverse internal groups in a working or conference type environment
5. Represents the company's interests in advanced engineering matters
6. Identifies and resolves broad technical and/or organizational issues affecting the company's goals and objectives
7. Applies extensive engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards and ensure ongoing improvement through evaluation of current processes
8. Provides advanced and often highly technical direction and/or activity supervision to contractors and company personnel on a regular, on-going basis
9. Provide accurate monthly project financial reports included but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, work offers, invoice approvals, and actuals tracking
10. Functions as a lead for staff engineers, professionals, and technicians and as appropriate, provides training and mentoring to Engineer I and Engineer II

SUPERVISION

Indirect Supervision: Contractors, vendors and inspectors

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Operations, Gas Control, Gas Supply, GIS, Safety Legal, Accounting, Regulatory, and with affiliate counter parts.

Key External: State and Local Government and/or Regulatory Agencies, , Industry Associations, Contractors, Vendors, and Consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Must possess a valid state of New Mexico driver’s license and meet the acceptable driving record requirements of the Company.

                  Engineer Intern (EI) Certification in the state of New Mexico, or transfer of EI from another state within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred: Professional Engineering (PE) License

Related Experience

Required: Two (2) years of engineering experience, or one (1) year with a master’s degree in Engineering.

Preferred: Minimum of one year experience in construction or utility related work experience in the natural gas industry, including internships.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Broad knowledge and proven ability to apply engineering principles, practices, and regulations to, and perform economic and decision analysis studies of issues in areas including, but not limited to,  transmission, distribution,  system planning, pipeline operations, pipeline design, pipeline integrity management, general repair, fitness for service, risk assessment, risk management, and integrity decisions for a variety of pipeline issues, financial and regulatory issues, asset utilization, and environmental controls and regulations.

Knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to natural gas distribution and transmission as well as company policies.

Solid understanding of gas pipeline construction design, layout, and repair methods, including the ability to read and understand plans and alignment sheets as well as the ability to make informed repair decisions following company protocols.

Demonstrated skill in organizing multiple tasks and managing time effectively to meet deadlines and balance priorities consistent with Company strategies and goals. 

Ability to problem solve and to analyze problems logically and use good judgment.

Strong writing skills including technical documentation and report preparation. 

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, working knowledge of AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Asset Suite, C55, SAP

Engineer III

POSITION CONCEPT

Under limited supervision plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates large and significant engineering work and/or several small projects that are complex in nature and often functions as a staff advisor and consultant by performing the following duties. 

An engineer may be assigned to distribution engineering, pipeline design, measurement engineering, integrity management, pipeline safety management systems, or gas supply modeling

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides the diverse and advanced engineering and project management expertise associated with large and high-profile projects and/or a number of small projects with many complex features, including defining, preparing, and/or reviewing project estimates, scopes of work, bills of materials, and work offers
2. Leads or conducts performance, cost and scheduling studies/evaluations that require advanced and innovative techniques and/or the modifications of standard practices and precepts
3. Provides the operational areas with highly skilled and diversified engineering expertise
4. Communicates the status of developmental activities, project proposals, descriptions, status updates, recommendations, and evaluations to diverse internal groups in a working or conference type environment
5. Represents the company's interests in advanced engineering matters
6. Identifies and resolves broad technical and/or organizational issues affecting the company's goals and objectives
7. Applies extensive engineering expertise to improve or develop new standards and ensure ongoing improvement through evaluation of current processes
8. Provides advanced and often highly technical direction and/or activity supervision to contractors and company personnel on a regular, on-going basis
9. Provide accurate monthly project financial reports included but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, work offers, invoice approvals, and actuals tracking
10. Functions as a lead for staff engineers, professionals, and technicians and as appropriate, provides training and mentoring to Engineer I and Engineer II

SUPERVISION

Indirect Supervision: Contractors, vendors and inspectors

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Operations, Gas Control, Gas Supply, GIS, Safety Legal, Accounting, Regulatory, and with affiliate counter parts.

Key External: State and Local Government and/or Regulatory Agencies, , Industry Associations, Contractors, Vendors, and Consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Must possess a valid state of New Mexico driver’s license and meet the acceptable driving record requirements of the Company.

                  Engineer Intern (EI) Certification in the state of New Mexico, or transfer of EI from another state within six (12) months of employment.

Preferred: Registered Gas Distribution Professional (RGDP), Certified Gas Transmission Professional (CGTP), NACE Pipeline Corrosion Integrity Management (PCIM) certification, NACE CP1, CP2, and/or CP3.

Related Experience

Required: Five (5) years of engineering experience, or three (3) years with a master’s degree in Engineering.

Preferred: Minimum of three years of experience in construction or utility related work experience in the natural gas industry, including internships.

                  Experience in corrosion, integrity management, pipeline construction, risk assessment, distribution engineering, pipeline regulatory compliance, hydraulic modeling, gas measurement and regulation, AutoCAD, and/or ArcGIS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

Required: Extensive knowledge and proven ability to apply engineering principles, practices, and regulations to, and to perform economic and decision analysis studies of complex issues in areas including, but not limited to,  transmission, distribution,  system planning, pipeline operations, pipeline design, pipeline integrity management, general repair, fitness for service, risk assessment, risk management, and integrity decisions for a variety of pipeline issues, financial and regulatory issues, asset utilization, and environmental controls and regulations.

Ability to read, interpret and apply national, state, and local codes and standards (ANSI,   49 CFR Part 192, ASME, NACE, AASHTO, etc.)

Extensive knowledge of federal and state regulatory standards as they pertain to natural gas distribution and transmission as well as extensive knowledge of company policies.

Extensive understanding of gas pipeline construction and repair methods the including ability to read and understand plans and alignment sheets and the ability to recommend alternatives in real-time on job sites as necessary.

Strong organizational and project management skills, strong written and oral communications skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Asset Suite, C55, SAP.

New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs and more!

NMGC and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our NMGC customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

New Mexico Gas Company, Inc. (NMGC) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NMGC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at NMGC will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of NMGC to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Employment for this position will be contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment requirements, which include a background screen and drug test. Also, pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.