Distribution Engineer - Las Vegas, United States - Southwest Gas

Description

Job Description

The Distribution Engineer is involved in existing and new facility design and planning within Gas Operations. The incumbent is also involved in field decisions for the installation/construction of gas facilities. Responsibilities typically include advanced level gas engineering, project management and intermediate level supervisory role.


POSITION DIMENSIONS
Incumbent may be an individual contributor or may have direct reports. Up to two exempt employees and three non-exempt employees may report directly to this position. The Distribution Engineer may report to a Manager or Supervisor.


ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate the preparation of project designs according to Company specifications
Facilitate and prepare parts lists and bills of material
Evaluate municipality, other utility and private developer plans to assess the need for facility modifications
Conduct or facilitate computer simulations/network analyses to test facility designs or evaluate gas system integrity
Prepare and assess project requests detailing proposed engineering work costs and project timetable
Conduct research related to facility qualification and system pressure increases
Research right-of-way, easement, and other land rights documentation to ensure proper installation location of Company facilities
Evaluate and design cathodic protection systems to maintain the integrity of Company facilities
Evaluate and select optimum design alternatives
Perform and review preliminary engineering analysis necessary to investigate new projects
Perform and validate engineering calculations
Prepare and justify cost estimates on proposed design projects
Review and approve completed designs
Facilitate and prepare work requests
Determine necessary design requirements to recommend equipment, materials and procedures to be used to maximize system effectiveness and minimize cost
Communicate project status to appropriate departments
Maintain and evaluate data in accordance with regulatory requirements
Communicate conditions that warrant consideration for potential change or improvement
Write and review technical instructions
Specify and initiate purchase requisitions
Research information on material, equipment and related costs for project activities
Provide technical support and information to Energy Solutions
Develop long-term planning initiatives
Supervise and/or provide direction to immediate subordinates
Develop engineering project plans and gas system master plans
Write and review contracts before their execution
Ensure proper implementation of contract upon implementation
Conduct and review feasibility studies
Conceptualize facility design requirements
Assist with emergency response activities - Be subject to "on-call" duty
Provide engineering support for the construction of gas facilities
Prepare and give presentations/training to management, co-workers, and outside entities on various project related topics
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job


QUALIFICATIONS
There are clear precedents and practices which the incumbent uses to determine how this job is performed.

This position requires three to five years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.

Area(s) of specialization may dictate a specific engineering discipline.


SALARY DETAILS
$80,678 - $121,018

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position.

It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.

About Us

Our History

Southwest Gas Corporation was founded in 1931 and is a subsidiary of Southwest Gas Holdings Inc. We provide natural gas service to Arizona, Nevada, and portions of California.

Our communities, and the more than 2 million customers we serve, are the reasons why we've been heating things up for decades.

So, whether you're enjoying a backyard barbeque with friends, getting cozy indoors during the winter, or preparing an epicurean delight in your new restaurant, Southwest Gas is here to support your comfort and your lifestyle.

Southwest Gas is an equal opportunity employer, disability/veteran.
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