Senior Gas Transmission Integrity Engineer

CenterPoint Energy; Town of Texas, Indiana (WI, PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Gas Transmission Integrity Engineer to enhance pipeline safety and reliability. This pivotal role focuses on assessing and mitigating risks within the gas transmission system, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and developing long-term capital plans. You'll collaborate with engineering teams to improve data quality and implement risk models while supporting regulatory compliance. Join a forward-thinking company committed to inclusivity and innovation, where your expertise will contribute to the safe delivery of energy to millions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, or approved engineering discipline.
• PE Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate pipeline safety risks within the transmission system.
• Develop long-term infrastructure investment plans considering regulatory requirements.
• Provide engineering analysis and technical support for the TIMP program.

Skills

Pipeline Safety Risk Assessment

Data Analysis

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) Certification

Job description

Senior Gas Transmission Integrity Engineer

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Their vision is to lead the nation in delivering energy, service, and value. They have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities, and talents of their diverse workforce. They strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities they serve.

About the Job

CenterPoint Energy is seeking a Senior Gas Transmission Integrity Engineer to join their team in Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, or Texas. This role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating pipeline safety risks within the transmission system. Key responsibilities include maintaining and analyzing transmission asset data, planning and executing inline inspection and pressure testing assessments, and developing long-term capital plans for the gas transmission system.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate transmission pipeline risk modeling, threat identification, and review, including implementing or enhancing the risk model.
• Develop projects to improve transmission asset data quality, threat identification, risk assessment, and mitigation planning.
• Implement procedures for material verification and MAOP reconfirmation; manage sampling for material verification and develop remediation plans.
• Coordinate with Engineering and System Planning on project timing, tracking, and documentation, including scheduling and project management.
• Develop long-term infrastructure investment plans considering regulatory requirements, record-keeping, pressure tests, replacements, and retrofits.
• Review transmission work order documentation for traceability, verifiability, and completeness.
• Provide engineering analysis and technical support for the TIMP program, including integrating assessments from Direct Assessment and In-Line Inspections, developing ILI plans, and supporting field operations.
• Calculate safe operating pressures for anomalies, monitor high- and moderate-consequence areas, and update assessment schedules and risk models accordingly.
• Evaluate valve spacing, blow-off requirements, and perform purging calculations.
• Review and approve pipeline engineering designs to ensure compliance with integrity standards.
• Support regulatory compliance, data requests, and audits, adapting programs to changing safety regulations.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, or other approved engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification.

Experience

• Minimum of four years’ experience in integrity management, compliance, utility design, or related project construction.