Gas Field Planner

Iberdrola Renewables; Elmira (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP is seeking a Gas Field Planner in NY to support gas transmission and distribution projects. The role requires field planning for construction, maintenance, and renewal of systems, plus coordination with customers and municipalities.

The position involves operating surveying equipment, performing load and pressure studies when needed, and directing support staff. An AAS in Mechanical or Civil Technology is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of an AAS degree in Mechanical or Civil Technology or equivalent.
• Knowledge of locating instruments, materials, equipment and CMS procedures.
• Progresses as provided in the Gas Field Planner memorandum.

Responsibilities

• Perform gas field planning for construction, maintenance, retirement, or renewal of gas systems.
• Assist in design of regulator stations.
• Operate surveying and office equipment.
• May locate underground facilities using electronic equipment.
• Direct the work of others who may assist.
• Perform other related or less skilled work.

Skills

Gas field planning

Locating instruments

Surveying equipment

CMS procedures

Coordination with departments

Education

AAS in Mechanical or Civil Technology

Tools

Surveying equipment

Locating instruments

Job description

Job Info

POSITION - Union: Gas Field Planner

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: NY - Horseheads - Elmira

HOURLY RATE: $43.55 - $59.69

Duties

• Under directive supervision performs gas field planning work required for the construction, maintenance, retirement, or renewal of gas transmission and distribution systems, regulating and/or measuring stations and general plant; prepares necessary sketches and drawings, estimates and CMS notes.
• May assist in design of complex regulator stations.
• Operates surveying and office equipment associated with this work.
• May perform load and pressure drop studies and assembles data for network analysis.
• May locate underground facilities using electronic equipment.
• May act as inspector of contractor work after sufficient training. Investigates customer concerns related to gas service or property damage.
• Has contact for exchange of information with company employees, customers, municipalities, contractors, other utilities, and general public.
• May obtain work permits and easements.
• Directs the work of others who may assist.
• May lay-out electric distribution lines and services, for which qualified.
• Performs other related or less skilled work.

Experience, Education and Special Information Required

• Must possess a minimum of an AAS degree in Mechanical or Civil Technology or its equivalent as determined by an appropriate test.
• At the earliest opportunity, should have knowledge of locating instruments, materials, equipment and apparatus as they apply to this type of work; company policies, construction standards, accounting procedures, applicable codes, safety rules, CMS procedures, related computer operations, and a general knowledge of the work of other departments to permit coordination of effort.
• Progresses as provided in the memorandum covering Gas Field Planner.

Physical and Personal Qualifications

• Must be able to meet the General Requirements for all employees as outlined in the Preamble to the Job Specification Manual.
• Must be neat in work and apply the principles of safety and economy.
• Must be trustworthy when handling customer or company information or possessions.
• Must be capable of assuming minor supervisory responsibilities or making constructive recommendations about new procedures or standards.
• Must be willing to work extra and/or irregular hours.
• Must be able to meet the public in a pleasant, tactful manner.

Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Mobility Information

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Job Posting End Date

October-3-2026