Engineer - Integrity

Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do. This role may be hybrid-based in one of our offices in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, or Maine.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Engineer is primarily responsible for supporting Pipeline Integrity Risk Models in addition to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with natural gas transmission and distribution pipeline assets. This role supports compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including 49 CFR 192 Subpart P (DIMP), and plays a key role in transmission integrity risk modeling and capital prioritization. The engineer will develop, maintain, and apply pipeline risk models; analyze asset data; and provide technical recommendations to support engineering processes.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining probabilistic and quantitative pipeline risk models using structured logic, threat identification, and weighting factors. Analyze assets, inspection, and operational data to identify integrity threats and support risk ranking and prioritization. Support capital planning by aligning risk reduction opportunities with integrity projects and system upgrades. Regulatory Compliance & Audits Participate in internal audits, peer reviews, and regulatory inspections related to integrity management and risk assessment. Ensure compliance with PHMSA, API, ASME, AMPP, and other regulatory standards. Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Corrosion, and System Planning teams to implement effective risk mitigation strategies. Prepare technical reports, risk summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders and regulatory audiences.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, materials, or related engineering discipline. 2+ years of experience in pipeline integrity, risk assessment, or related engineering roles. Working knowledge of pipeline integrity management regulations, including 49 CFR 192, ASME B31.8S, and API RP 1173. Experience using GIS, hydraulic modeling tools, and risk analysis software. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Familiarity with corrosion prevention practices and historical pipeline material (PE, HDPE, steel, Aldyl-A, etc.) and coating practices (bare, field applied, coal tar, etc.). Prior involvement in integrity management audits or PHMSA inspections. Experience using JANA risk modeling software (Lighthouse, Spotlight) or similar pipeline risk assessment platforms. Proficiency in data analysis tools (advanced Excel, SQL, Python, or similar). The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Summit Utilities, Inc.