Mgr Engineering Services / Mgr of Technical Support

Atmos Energy; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Atmos Energy is seeking an experienced engineering leader to guide divisional activities including system safety, engineering design, regulation, and project management. The role involves reviewing projects for regulatory compliance, maintaining standards, and overseeing capital investments.

A PE license and strong communication with diverse stakeholders are essential. This position operates in an office environment with some travel, and reports to the Engineering function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with seven years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Licensed Professional Engineer certification required.
• Strong communication skills to interact with internal and external customers at various levels.
• Proficient in computer software for documents, reports and graphics.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on system safety, engineering design, regulation and project management.
• Review projects and tools to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain operating and maintenance standards for public safety and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee technical projects and assist in engineering-related software/app designs.
• Monitor capital projects and assist in budget development and approvals.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeric skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Tools

Office software

Job description

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION

Primary Duties

• 1. Provides assistance, guidance and direction to divisional personnel regarding some or all of the following functions and/or activities: a. System safety and integrity b. Engineering design c. Regulation and measurement d. Project management e. Technical training f. Safety g. Cathodic protection design h. Technical records i. Risk mitigation j. Project accounting k. GIS, maps, technical drawings, and records
• 2. Provides technical review of projects, proposals, tools, reports, and equipment to assure compliance with Company standards, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
• 3. Develops and maintains operating and maintenance standards for the Company in order to assure public safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• 4. Oversees various technical projects and assists in engineering related computer application designs.
• 5. May oversee the creation and filing of local, state, and federal regulatory reports related to the storage, transmission, and distribution assets installed, retired, repaired, and operated in the relevant operating jurisdictions.
• 6. Assists during the annual capital budget development regarding engineering and other related expenditures. Reviews budget requests and makes recommendations for submission and approval.
• 7. Monitors and evaluates capital projects to assure Company standards and regulatory requirements are adhered to during design and construction.
• 8. Evaluates and establishes material and product standards and qualifications for Company use.
• 9. Implements policies, procedures and standards to assure proper administration of activities.
• 10. Develops and monitors functional area budgets to assure efficient utilization of resources. Plans, directs and reviews the achievement of area goals and objectives within established company policies.
• 11. Monitors and maintains system designs and flow models to assure accurate measurement of gas quantity and quality, and reliable natural gas service to customers.
• 12. Maintains adequate staffing levels to assure proper administration of activities. Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates the performance of assigned employees.
• 13. Leads as a culture champion by promoting our vision, strategy, AtmoSpirit principles, and supporting wellness and safety initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Experience Level: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and seven years of related experience; or equivalent. Licensed Professional Engineer certification required.

Communication Skills: Requires the ability to communicate, persuade and/or influence internal and/or external customers at a high level such as employees, supervisors, managers, directors, senior management, and regulators on matters of procedures, codes, and detailed technical information.

Numeric Skills: Requires the ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric, geometric operation or moderately complex statistical methods and/or apply high level accounting methods for financial reporting.

Computer Skills: Requires advanced knowledge of various software applications required to create documents, reports and/or graphics.

Work Conditions: Primary job responsibilities require work inside an office environment. May require some traveling. Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting. Requires a valid driver’s license. As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Family:

Engineering