Engineer 3 - Sr Engineer

Atmos Energy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmos Energy Corporation is seeking an experienced engineer to manage complex pipeline projects in Dallas, TX. You will design mains, regulator and meter settings, inspect work, and ensure compliance with codes and safety standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 4–12 years of professional experience, and an Engineer-In-Training registration or ABET-accredited program background. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with four years professional engineering experience, or ABET-degree with eight years, or non-ABET degree with twelve years of experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to communicate with internal/external customers on technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical engineering assignments with latitude.
• Design and maintain pipeline systems, materials, procedures and compliance.
• Evaluate leakage survey effectiveness and pipeline operation including regulation and loss/gain of gas.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Provide engineering specifications and surveys for project completion on schedule and budget.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeric skills

Computer skills

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Engineering degree from ABET non-accredited program

Engineer-In-Training registration

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

• Operates with considerable latitude in performing 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;
• Operation 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.
• Provides input regarding the development and evaluation of the Company's operating standards.
• Conducts product evaluation and presents recommendations to standards committee based on product safety, economics of use and user friendliness.
• Reviews paperwork regarding completed jobs for accuracy and adherence to original design specifications.
• Provides engineering specifications, surveys and directions that are necessary for project completion on schedule and within budget.
• Assists in the coordination of activities between Engineering and Operations to assure the timely completion of projects.
• Provides specialized reports and studies as required.
• Determines and develop approach to solutions.

Minimum Requirements

Educational/Experience Level:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineer-In-Training registration with a state board, and four years of professional experience in engineering, or
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, and eight years of professional experience in engineering, or
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program, and twelve years of professional experience 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 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