Gas Safety Engineer 9-12

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a Gas Safety Engineer to enforce Michigan Gas Safety Standards and federal pipeline safety regulations, protecting the public and property across the state. This role conducts reviews of pipeline operators to ensure compliance with design, construction, operation, maintenance, and emergency procedures.

The position involves handling notifications of gas-related incidents, on-site responses to investigations, and preparing technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Michigan Gas Safety Standards and federal pipeline safety regulations.
• Review pipeline operators for compliance with design, construction, operation, and maintenance standards.
• Receive notifications of gas-related incidents, respond on-site as needed, and prepare technical reports with recommendations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Job description

Online application must contain all detailed education and experience. It will be used as the primary source for the initial review of your application.

This position as a gas safety engineer provides enforcement of the Michigan Gas Safety Standards, minimum federal pipeline safety regulations, and various orders and directives to ensure the protection and safety of persons and property in the State of Michigan with regards to gas pipeline safety. Performs reviews of pipeline operators to ensure compliance with their own design, construction, operation, maintenance, and emergency procedures. Also responsible for receiving notification of gas-related pipeline accidents and failures at all times of the day, responding on-site when necessary to facilitate investigations, and preparing technical reports for recommendations to prevent reoccurrence. Provides the Commission with technical assistance and support in the preparation of data and information related to gas pipeline safety; serves as a designated task force or special project leader on in‑house gas operations’ projects or industry committees; serves as the lead investigator on special onsite assignments; and testifies as an expert witness in contested proceedings related to gas pipeline safety.

For the full Public Utilities Engineer 12 Position Description click here

For the full Public Utilities Engineer 9-P11 Position Description click here

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

Education

• Possession of a bachelor of science degree with a major in engineering.

Experience

• Public Utilities Engineer 9: No specific type or amount is required.


• Public Utilities Engineer 10: One year of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer 9.


• Public Utilities Engineer P11: Two years of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer 10.


• Public Utilities Engineer 12: Three years of professional experience in public utilities engineering involving the analysis of utility rate structures, operations and safety standards and practices equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Public Utilities Engineer P11.

Please attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PublicUtilitiesEngineer.pdf

Michigan Public Service Commission is proud to be an equal employment workplace that values inclusion & diversity. In an effort to minimize implicit bias, the Michigan Public Service Commission is removing/protecting applicant personal identifying information. For best results include detailed education and experience in the online application for review. Do not put “see resume” instead of listing duties under your work experience.