Project Engineer III

Spire Inc; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Inc. in Kansas City, MO seeks a Project Engineer III to lead gas pipeline and gas supply projects, including planning, budgeting, permitting, scheduling, and construction.

The role involves overseeing multiple projects, contractor supervision, safety, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on long-range planning. The ideal candidate will have a ABET‑accredited engineering degree, 5+ years in pipelines or project management, PMP or PMI credentials, and strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited school required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other accreditations, such as PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP, Lean Six Sigma, etc., preferred.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in pipeline, pressure regulation, storage, LNG, and/or project management.
• Experience managing multiple high-profile projects with varying degrees of risk in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with internal peers, staff of acquired entities and third-party service providers.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and use of Spire’s systems such as Maximo, OBIEE, Oracle, Sharepoint, and Asana.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory codes pertinent to pipelines and natural gas operations including CFR Part 192, 193, and 195.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering analysis and developing metering & regulating designs for large-load end customers, transmission pipelines, LNG & storage.
• Performs design metering and regulating facilities for large industrial and commercial customers and maintains a productive relationship with Marketing representatives.
• Provides engineering assistance for district regulator installation and for design/maintenance of SCADA systems, process controls, facilities automation, remote communication technology, etc.
• Implement designs complying with national/local code requirements.
• Managing capital and maintenance projects including budgeting, scheduling, equipment specification and procurement, contractor interfacing, and project documentation.
• Collaborates with ROW, environmental, and regulatory agents to support surveys, permitting, and land acquisition.
• Provide engineering support during construction activities and commissioning of new facilities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PMP or PMI certifications

Professional Engineering license

Tools

Maximo

OBIEE

Oracle

SharePoint

Asana

Microsoft Office

Job description

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The role of Project Engineer III, will be responsible for managing gas pipeline and/or gas supply projects including planning, designing, budgeting, permitting, scheduling, constructing, and overall project management. The employee may oversee multiple projects and will also be responsible for overseeing contractors, safety, environmental, ROW, compliance and long- range planning for their projects.

Company Overview

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process & Gas Operations Facilities
  Performs engineering analysis and developing metering & regulating designs for large-load end customers, transmission pipelines, LNG & storage.
• Performs design metering and regulating facilities for large industrial and commercial customers and maintains a productive relationship with Marketing representatives.
• Provides engineering assistance if required for district regulator installation and for design/maintenance of SCADA systems, process controls, facilities automation, remote communication technology, etc.
• Implement designs complying with national/local code requirements.
• Assisting with developing project cost estimates through design, simulation, PFDs, equipment type specification and initial sizing, P&ID development, and labor for RNG, LNG storage and pressure regulation engineering projects.
• Manages specific capital and maintenance projects including financial planning, scheduling, equipment specification and procurement, contractor interfacing, development of construction and operating drawings and project documentation.
• Support the commissioning of new metering and regulation facilities when required.
• Performs engineering design for HDD bores, hydrotesting, route selection, material & equipment selection, and cost studies.
• Assists with defining the scope, schedule and budget for the design and installation of large distribution and transmission pipeline projects.
• Receives and reviews the design deliverables by a third-party engineering firm against the project budget and schedule.
• Collaborates with internal and external ROW, environmental, and regulatory agents to support surveys, geotechnical investigations, permitting, and land acquisition.
• Provide engineering support during construction activities when required.
• Support the commissioning of newly installed pipeline facilities when required.

General

• Ensures effective utilization of the Company’s Geographical Information System (GIS) and asset management system to manage all capital construction design work.
• Ensures the use of the Company’s standards and applicable State and Federal codes and regulations for all design work.
• Ensures that all work is performed in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner to maximize system integrity, reliability, and value to customers.
• Assists with special projects as required.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
• Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skill and perspective.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-moving and changing culture.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet individual goals and deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to remain patient, calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to take initiative and do what needs to be done without being asked to do so.
• Desire to enhance personal knowledge and skillset with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to respond positively to challenges and problems.
• Commitment to improving customer experience; devoted to customer success.
• Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, and trust.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited school required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other accreditations, such as PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP, Lean Six Sigma, etc. preferred.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in pipeline, pressure regulation, storage, LNG, and/or project management.
• Experience managing multiple high-profile projects with varying degrees of risk in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and proven ability to lead a cross functional teams / work across functional areas to achieve mutual goals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with both internal peers, staff of acquired entities and third-party service providers.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and use of Spire’s systems such as Maximo, OBIEE, Oracle, Sharepoint, and Asana.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory code pertinent to pipelines and natural gas operations including CFR Part 192, 193, and 195.

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Work is normally performed in a shared, open-office environment. Hybrid in- office/ remote work schedule.
• Work hours are typically 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.
• An additional 20 hours may be required per month to complete necessary work in the areas of responsibility that fall under this position.
• Overnight travel is required to visit various work locations and to attend business functions.
• Up to 20% travel required.

Posting Requirements

We accept online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Spire Inc., and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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