Engineer 2 - Sr Engineer

Atmos Energy Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmos Energy Corporation, a natural gas distributor and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, seeks an Engineer for corrosion control projects. You will manage complex assignments, design cathodic protection systems, and perform Direct Assessments to ensure pipeline integrity.

The role emphasizes independent problem solving, collaboration with Engineering and Operations, and mentoring junior engineers; safety screenings per DOT/PHMSA are required and support a stable career path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and two years of professional engineering experience.
• Engineer-In-Training registration with a state board preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex pipeline engineering tasks including materials selection, procedures, compliance, and inspections.
• Evaluate leakage survey effectiveness and monitor system design including regulation and gas flow.
• Design system mains, regulator and meter settings and corrosion protection schemes.
• Conduct field investigations for right-of-way, permits, and route evaluation.
• Coordinate activities between Engineering and Operations to ensure timely project completion.
• Provide specialized reports and mentor Engineer 1; review outputs and designs.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeric skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineer-In-Training registration (preferred)

Job description

Operates with considerable latitude in performing complex technical corrosion control assignments involving, but not limited to, the following: Project management and financial forecasting of corrosion control projects Implementation of Direct Assessments Design of cathodic protection systems including impressed current and galvanic anode systems; deep and conventional anode groundbeds Testing and analysis of DC/AC interference Analysis of indirect surveys and cathodic protection testing results Corrosion root cause analysis and mitigation implementation Internal corrosion identification, testing and mitigation Adherence to internal corrosion control processes and procedures

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

Primary Duties

1. Under limited supervision, performs moderately complex 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;
   • 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.
2. Uses independent thinking to conduct field investigations involving public contact for acquiring right of way, permits, and route evaluation for gas main and other work.
3. Assists in the coordination of activities between Engineering and Operations to assure the timely completion of projects.
4. Provides specialized reports and studies as required.
5. Nature of work requires increasing independence. Receives guidance on unusual or complex problems or issues.
6. Provides guidance and mentoring to Engineer 1.
7. Performs reviews of output and designs of Engineer 1 and Project Specialists. Provides guidance on decisions related to projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Educational/Experience Level: 1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering and two years professional experience in engineering.
2. 2. Engineer-In-Training registration with a state board preferred.
3. 3. 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 Atmos Energy Corporation, a natural gas-only distributor, is an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas. We safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability and our communities. Atmos Energy manages proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas.