Engineer 2/Sr - Gas

MidAmerican Energy Company; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company in Davenport, IA, seeks an Engineer 2/Sr - Gas to deliver engineering services for planning, design and construction of gas system additions. The role requires project management, estimating, procurement and contracting expertise, and fits the engineer career path’s second level.

The position emphasizes coordination across departments, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining safety and reliability of gas operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• 1–3 years of engineering experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Working knowledge of gas pipeline regulations and standards.
• Working knowledge of MidAmerican Energy Company's systems that support gas operations (Stoner Planning Model, GTECH, Leak).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for planning, design and construction of project additions to MidAmerican Energy's energy delivery system; focus may include planning and budgeting gas and electric systems.
• Provide technical project management for all phases of a project including scheduling, designing, estimating, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections.
• Conduct engineering studies and investigations and prepare oral and written reports.
• Provide engineering assistance to other departments and perform additional responsibilities as requested.
• Stay informed of industry issues and technical trends that can benefit MidAmerican Energy.
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested and apply human performance improvement techniques to prevent, detect and correct errors affecting safe, reliable operation.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Gas regulations

MidAmerican systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Stoner Planning Model

GTECH

Leak

Job description

Position Title: Engineer 2/Sr - Gas

Location: Davenport, IA, United States

This position is posted multi-level and will be filled based on the selected candidate's education, years of experience and skillset.

The engineer II provides engineering services for the planning, design and construction of project additions to MidAmerican Energy Company's energy delivery system. Responsibilities include project management, estimating, materials procurement and construction contracting. This is the second level position of the engineer career path.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for the planning, design and construction of project additions to MidAmerican Energy Company's energy delivery system; focus may include planning and budgeting gas and electric systems. (40%)
• Provide technical project management for all phases of a project including scheduling, designing, estimating, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. (20%)
• Conduct engineering studies and investigations and prepare oral and written reports. (20%)
• Provide engineering assistance to other departments and perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (10%)
• Keep informed of industry issues and technical trends that can benefit MidAmerican Energy Company's business. (5%)
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. (5%)
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques. Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable operation of the natural gas transmission and distribution system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• One to three years of engineering experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Working knowledge of gas pipeline regulations and standards.
• Working knowledge of MidAmerican Energy Company's systems that support gas operations (Stoner Planning Model, GTECH, Leak).

About US

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

About the Team

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.