About this role
Basic Function:
Under minimal supervision of more senior engineering staff, assists in the planning, design and development of technical standards for gas distribution infrastructure projects. This position is typically assigned to perform basic tasks and analysis on larger projects or perform standard tasks on all phases of smaller projects.
Higher grade levels will work independently on complex assignments. Tasks assigned to a more senior Engineer often involve the consistent recognition and development of new or improved products/processes or techniques that significantly impact how Virginia Natural Gas does business on a daily basis.
This position is being posted as part of a job family.
The position may be filled at either the Engineer I, II or III level. Team Members who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education and certifications may be eligible for the advanced grade.
Position will be required to perform the following engineering disciplines:
- Design - Performs engineering assignments involved in the design of components, features or functionality of pipeline products and operations.
- Compliance - Conducts audits/reviews and tests to ensure compliance with government/industry regulations and standards.
- Systems - Performs engineering assignments involving gas operations, system modeling and system design.
- Project - Performs engineering assignments as part of a work team involved in planning, organizing, developing and managing complex projects.
- Mechanical/Maintenance - Performs engineering tasks involved in the planning and design of mechanical equipment and components and associated tasks involving maintenance of mechanical equipment.
Qualifications:
Engineer I:
Education and Experience:
Required:
- BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil preferred)
- Valid drivers license
- 1-2 years of progressive Engineering experience
Skills:
Required:
- Project Management
- Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
- Computer Assisted Design/Geographic Information System - basic proficiency
- MS Office - advanced proficiency
Engineer II:
Education and Experience:
Required:
- BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil preferred)
- Valid drivers license
- 2+ years of progressive Engineering experience
- EIT certificate preferred
Skills:
Required:
- Project Management
- Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
- Ability to impact and persuade in choice making.
- CAD/GIS - intermediate proficiency
- MS Office - advanced proficiency
Engineer III:
Education and Experience:
Required:
- BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil preferred)
- Valid drivers license
- 7+ years of progressive Engineering experience
- PE certificate preferred
Skills:
Required:
- Project Management
- Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
- Ability to impact and persuade in choice making.
- CAD/GIS - intermediate proficiency
- MS Office - advanced proficiency
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Exposure to all types of weather
- Travel: 20% - 25%
- Periodic Field Presence at Construction Sites, Municipals, Permit Offices etc.
- Field exposure will allow the successful candidate to review work designs and engage with clients, customers and vendors
- Hybrid work schedule, in the office/on-site, 3 days per week and is subject to change at any time for business needs
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Virginia Natural Gas
Other facts
About Southern Company
Together with our subsidiaries, we deliver clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to our 9 million customers. Our focus is doing so with service excellence.
That means we are leaders who take action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. We create community value through energy, social, economic, and environmental progress.
We do this through electric operating companies in three states and natural gas distribution companies in four. Our family of companies draw on diverse energy sources to create the best mix for our service areas, including electricity, natural gas, solar power, carbon-free nuclear, and other sustainable sources.
We leverage our leading distributed energy infrastructure company and other innovative technology to better serve every customer. Our competitive, national generation company serves wholesale customers, and our family includes a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.
What you'll do
- Assist in the planning, design, and development of technical standards for gas distribution infrastructure projects. Perform engineering assignments across various disciplines including design, compliance, systems, project management, and mechanical maintenance.
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