Engineer 1 - Sr Engineer

Atmos Energy; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmos Energy is seeking an Engineer to support the construction and maintenance of natural gas pipelines in Texas. You will help evaluate leakage survey results and assist in the design, monitoring, and analysis of pipeline systems, including regulation, measurement, loss/gain of gas, and corrosion protection.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a valid driver's license. Strong communication, numerical, and computer skills are essential as you work in office and field

Qualifications

• Requires strong verbal and written communication for explanations of technical concepts.
• Ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric and geometric operations and basic statistics.
• Proficiency with office software to create complex documents, reports, and graphics.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain pipeline systems, select materials, and ensure codes and inspections compliance.
• Evaluate leakage survey effectiveness and monitor pipeline regulation, measurement, and loss/gain analyses.
• Assist in design, monitoring, and analysis of pipeline systems, including regulator and meter settings and corrosion control.
• Coordinate activities between Engineering and Operations to ensure timely project completion.
• Conduct field investigations for permits, right of way, and route evaluations for gas mains and related work.
• Prepare specialized reports and studies as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeric skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

• Due to complexity of work, works under close supervision in tandem with higher level engineers to perform technical assignments involving, but not limited to, the following:
• Construction of new and maintenance of existing pipeline systems including selection of materials, development of procedures, compliance with applicable codes and inspection of work in progress;
• Evaluation of leakage survey effectiveness;
• Assisting in the design, monitoring and analysis of pipeline system including regulation, measurement, curtailment and loss or gain of natural gas;
• Compliance with Federal, state and local rules and regulations;
• Design of system mains, regulator and meter settings and corrosion control protection.
• Conducts field investigations involving public contact for acquiring right of way, permits, and route evaluation for gas main and other work.
• Assists in the coordination of activities between Engineering and Operations to assure the timely completion of projects.
• Provides specialized reports and studies, as directed.
• Work typically involves process checks or review of output by a co-worker or supervisor. These checks become less frequent as incumbent gains working knowledge, skills, and abilities, and gains experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Valid driver's license.

Communication Skills

Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information on technical concepts to individuals with or without experience or knowledge of the technical area.

Numeric Skills

Requires the ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric and geometric operations and/or moderately complex statistical and/or accounting methods.

Computer Skills

Requires advanced knowledge of various software applications to create complex documents, reports and graphics.

Work Conditions

Works in an office environment, occasionally outdoors.

Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.

As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Family

Engineering