Gas Engineering Technician — Design, Field & Projects

MidAmerican Energy Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Engineering Tech 1/2/Sr - Gas. This multi-level posting considers candidates for levels based on experience.

The role provides cost estimating, design, work instructions, and coordination of gas delivery facility projects. You will apply established engineering standards for routine projects, determine pipe sizes, evaluate design alternatives and costs, procure materials, perform field inspections, and support scheduling and customer

Qualifications

• This includes an Associate’s degree in a technical field such as civil, electrical, mechanical, construction, CAD, or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• This position is subject to random and pipeline drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for cost estimating, design, work instructions, and coordination of construction projects for the gas system.
• Prepare routine construction work requests, including work instructions, site drawings, material lists, and calculations.
• Perform routine field work including locating and sizing services, load determination, easement acquisition, staking, and minor surveying.
• Engage with customers and work with residential and commercial developers to meet service needs.
• Provide routine project management across phases: scheduling, design, estimates, drawings, cost tracking, and projections.
• Verify site readiness for MEC requirements like backfill, grading, and conduit installation.
• Notify customers of scheduling changes via email, text, or phone.
• Support work requests, resolve issues, and clarify work scope for crews.
• Ensure inquiries and engineering details follow tariff rules, extension rules, and metering requirements.
• Assist with emergency response activities and outage support.
• May travel and stay overnight as workload dictates.
• Other assigned duties as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human performance improvement and reduce errors in gas operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Cost estimating

Design principles

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Engineering Tech 1/2/Sr - Gas. This multi-level posting considers candidates for levels based on experience.

The role provides cost estimating, design, work instructions, and coordination of gas delivery facility projects. You will apply established engineering standards for routine projects, determine pipe sizes, evaluate design alternatives and costs, procure materials, perform field inspections, and support scheduling and customer