Engineer, Gas (Distribution Integrity)

Delta Utilities; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Utilities seeks a field-connected engineer to lead the Distribution Integrity Management Plan (DIMP) for a designated region. The role combines technical analysis with regulatory compliance to mitigate system risks using advanced tools and company standards.

You will work with engineering and operations teams, travel regionally, and participate in audits to ensure continuous improvements in safety and reliability of the natural gas network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 2+ years' experience in utility design or related project construction design; more years for seniority.
• Familiarity with utilities, energy, or regulatory industries; ability to engage leaders and communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage DIMP implementation for assigned region(s).
• Analyze data and input to identify areas to reduce system risk.
• Attend and participate in regional distribution integrity management audits.
• Conduct regional DIMP meetings with subject matter experts.
• Assess new regulations and plan measures to address threats.
• Utilize and implement new software/tools to enhance integrity management.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to mitigate system threats.
• Travel regularly to interact with regions and adjust the plan cycle.

Skills

Public speaking

Community outreach

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or related engineering

Professional Engineer License (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Applies engineering principles to develop, analyze and implement the distribution integrity plan in a safe, efficient and practical manner. Manages integrity program for assigned region(s) to include: developing system knowledge, identifying system threats, evaluating and ranking risk, measuring performance, monitoring results, and conducting periodic evaluations for plan improvement. This will also include integrating new federal regulations and providing guidance around best practices to mitigate system risk using technology-based tools, company standards and procedures.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage Distribution Integrity Management Plan (DIMP) implementation for assigned region(s)
• Analyze system data and subject matter expert input to best identify areas for resource allocation to reduce system risk
• Attend and participate in regional distribution integrity management audits
• Conduct regional subject matter expert DIMP meetings
• Assess new regulations for appropriate measures to address relevant threats to our system
• Utilize, assess and, where necessary, implement new software tools or software updates to enhance integrity management
• Utilize, assess and, where necessary, implement new company procedures or standards to enhance integrity management
• Work with assigned region(s), both engineering and operations, to understand system threats and select projects to mitigate risk
• Travel to and interact with assigned region(s), both engineering and operations, on a regular basis to adjust as necessary throughout the plan cycle

Minimum education required of the position

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or other approved engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

Minimum experience required of the position

• Requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in utility design or related project construction design.
• Applicants with fewer years of experience will be considered at a lower-level engineer position.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities preferred of the position

• Experience working within the utilities, energy, or regulatory industries
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations
• Familiarity with Louisiana or regional political and community landscapes
• Established relationships with local political leaders, community organizations, and civic groups
• Professional and organizational skills to engage executive leadership and governmental organizations
• Comfortability with public speaking
• Experience with community outreach or customer service; appreciation for community resources

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• Preferred: Professional Engineer License

Physical Requirements

• Able to operate a motor vehicle, including the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
• Able to perform on-site inspections.
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to exert up to 50 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
• Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.
• Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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