Engineer I, Pipeline Systems and Engineering Services



Coordinates and performs a basic level of engineering activities.

Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate, assist, and/or perform engineering activities relative to the design, operation, and maintenance of company pipeline and storage systems and related facilities.
• Assist with project coordination among area regions, departments (Customer Development, Operating, and Customer Services), and contractors including but not limited to:
  • Bid proposals and contracts
  • Line extensions
  • Construction and/or relocation projects
• Provide technical and/or engineering assistance to management, employees, governmental/regulatory personnel, contractors, customers, and others on matters including but not limited to:
  • Meter and regulator settings
  • Equipment/system design
  • Pipeline sizes
  • Pipeline modeling
  • Database analyses
  • Growth planning
  • Emergency valve isolation plans for pipeline systems
  • Policies and procedures
• Review, summarize, and assist in preparation of information including but not limited to:
  • Engineering studies
  • Pipeline bid proposals
  • Construction contracts
  • Status/activity reports
  • Job orders
  • Purchase requisitions
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

Experience

• In addition to education, this role typically calls for up to two years of relevant professional experience.
• Working knowledge of piping plan standards and related governmental regulations.
• Demonstrated ability with application of math, algebraic formulas, calculus, and statistics.
• Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and software such as AutoCAD, Stoner, Excel, Access, and/or other relevant software.
• Experience and training related to:Interpersonal/communication skillsCustomer services field policies and proceduresTransmission/distribution pipeline operationsCompany/governmental operating and safety proceduresLine extension and relocation policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to identify, research, evaluate, and prioritize problems or specific situations and coordinate appropriate action/response.
• Demonstrated ability to research and prepare pipeline construction contracts, pipeline capacity lease (PCL) requests, budget projects, job orders, material requisitions, engineering studies, and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, charts, surveys, load studies, and various reports and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to interact, negotiate, advise, and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to develop information and make presentations to groups and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.

Licenses and Certifications

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Applicable driver's license required.

Additional Requirements

• Mobility to travel in and around plant and office facilities and around job sites out of doors.
• Able to operate tools and equipment required.
• Communicate and/or exchange information; conduct oral presentations.
• Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.

This job description is meant as a guideline for employees of ONE Gas, Inc. It is not a definitive or exhaustive description and consequently may not include all tasks or functions related to the position. This document does not create, and is not part of, an employment contract. Please note the position may change to meet the changing requirements of the business. Employees may be assigned duties either, in addition to or instead of, those set out in this document and the position is subject to further changes at management’s discretion.

ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2.3 million customers in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., its divisions include Kansas Gas Service, the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas; Oklahoma Natural Gas, the largest in the state; and Texas Gas Service, the third largest in the state in terms of customers.

Its largest natural gas distribution markets by customer count are Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla.; Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka, Kan.; and Austin and El Paso, Texas. ONE Gas serves residential, commercial, industrial, transportation and wholesale customers in all three states.

Inclusion & Diversity is a core value at ONE Gas. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:

• Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K) plan that is 100% matched up to 6%.
• Profit Sharing contributions may also be made under the 401(k) Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance.
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.