WGL - Construction Specialist

Job Description Build the infrastructure that delivers safe, reliable natural gas to our communities. As a Construction Specialist, you'll gain hands-on experience managing pipeline construction projects from planning through completion, working alongside experienced supervisors, contractors, and cross-functional teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow a career in utility construction, project management, and field operations while making a direct impact on the safety and reliability of Washington Gas' system. The Construction Specialist Will: • Work independently or alongside a Construction Supervisor to support the planning, estimating, design, and execution of natural gas construction projects. • Assist in overseeing contractors and company personnel throughout all phases of construction, including site mobilization, traffic control, excavation, pipeline installation, welding/fusion, pressure testing, tie-ins, purging, restoration, and project closeout. • Review field changes, approve contractor invoices, and help ensure safe, reliable expansion and replacement of the natural gas piping system. • Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with company policies, budgets, contractual obligations, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • Support the successful delivery of projects by ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer and operational requirements. • Collaborate with engineers, operations personnel, contractors, and other business units to design, plan, construct, and install projects in a cost-effective and compliant manner. • Shadow Construction Supervisors and gain hands-on exposure to field operations, construction management practices, and real-world project challenges. • Identify and address unsafe conditions in the field while promoting a strong safety culture among contractors and company personnel. • Utilize company systems, including WMIS, to maintain project records, analyze data, develop reports, and identify opportunities to reduce risk and cost. Experience & Skills for Success: • High school diploma/GED is required. • 0-2 years of construction-related experience is required. • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation capable of carrying tools and equipment as needed. • Experience in underground infrastructure construction, construction management, project management, or as a construction team lead preferred. • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to balance competing priorities, collaborate with others, and help drive projects to successful completion. • Working knowledge of natural gas pipeline construction, operations, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations preferred. • Basic project management knowledge or experience preferred. • Ability to interpret plans and blueprints, understand contracts, and work effectively with contractors and business partners preferred. • Strong mathematical, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications used for data management, research, analysis, and reporting. • Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, contractors, and business partners. We offer a competitive salary range of $62,900 to $91,850 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply. #LI-DG1 For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role. U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.