Gas Operations Engineer I - Facility Design & Projects

Southwest Gas; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Gas in Tucson, AZ seeks an Engineer I to contribute to existing and new facility design and planning within Gas Operations. This is an individual contributor role focusing on gas facility installation/construction decisions and beginning-level engineering projects.

You will evaluate plans, design and manage projects per company standards, prepare materials lists, perform engineering calculations, and coordinate with other teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate municipality, other utility and private developer plans to assess the need for facility modifications.
• Design and manage projects according to Company and government specifications.
• Prepare parts lists, bills of material, and cost estimates.
• Conduct computer simulations/network analyses to test facility designs or evaluate gas system integrity.
• Conduct research related to facility qualification and upratings.
• Evaluate and select optimum design alternatives.
• Perform preliminary engineering analysis necessary to investigate new projects.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Review completed designs.
• Coordinate projects with other work groups and departments.
• Communicate project status to appropriate departments.
• Maintain data in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Write technical instructions and procedures.
• Research information on material, equipment and related costs for project activities.
• Assist with long-term planning initiatives.
• Assist with emergency response activities.
• Review and evaluate Operations and Maintenance Compliance Records.
• Assist with emergency response activities. Be subject to \"on-call\" duty as needed
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Southwest Gas in Tucson, AZ seeks an Engineer I to contribute to existing and new facility design and planning within Gas Operations. This is an individual contributor role focusing on gas facility installation/construction decisions and beginning-level engineering projects.

You will evaluate plans, design and manage projects per company standards, prepare materials lists, perform engineering calculations, and coordinate with other teams.