Project Engineer

Project EngineerUnderground Pipeline Services, A Quanta Services CompanyPhoenix, AZ 85009At Underground Pipeline Services, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value services to our customers in the natural gas and pipeline industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality, and our people.What Do You Offer Us?Manages all aspects of the relationship for assigned clients, which includes leading visits to client sites, generating revenue by securing work from assigned clients, being the primary point of contact for assigned clients, and managing all client communicationManage entire portfolio of projects totaling $7.5 million to $10 million dollars for assigned clientDevelops, implements and maintains project execution planning and management that will ensure assigned projects are completed safely, on-time, within budget, and to the quality standards required by both the client and the companyAssembles and directs the work of multiple crewsProvides guidance to project staff in order to achieve their full understanding of the scope of work and contract termsSupervises essential project duties including cost and labor tracking, material submittals, subcontractor management, contract compliance, etc, and take corrective action to meet project goalsIn the absence of the Engineering Manager, oversees the operations of the Engineering departmentResponsible for compliance and implementation of the ECDA process, including the technical evaluations and analyses conducted throughout the assessment. These include, but are not limited to, the feasibility analysis, indirect inspection tool selection, ECDA region selection, indirect inspection and direct examination data analysis, remaining strength evaluation, root cause analysis, reclassification, reprioritization, remaining life calculations and assessment of ECDA effectivenessCathodic Protection ("CP") related responsibilities include conducting independent corrosion surveys, analysis, preparation of reports and taking action to analyze and address the CP facilities that aren't being sufficiently protected from external corrosionPrepares and delivers monthly CP inspection reports which include the corrosion status piping systems, assessment of any trends that may have affected the corrosion protection and cause an integrity threatProvides engineering expertise for the assessment and design for mitigation of high voltage alternating current interference on buried pipelines, in order to prevent damage due to AC influenced corrosion and/or electrical fault conditions. This expertise includes AC interference modeling, targeted field testing, and engineering assessment and mitigation designsProvides engineering expertise for the assessment and design for direct current interference on buried pipelines. Including the development and application of multi-phased targeted field testing programsPerform corrosions control failure analysis to determine root-cause, working in conjunction with company metallurgists and laboratory personnel, and developing remediation action plansPerforms follow-up commissioning testing and surveys for designed mitigation systems and provided engineering support during construction and installationDevelops specialized procedures and practices for unique operating scenarios, which may include, but are not limited to, guidance for safety, integrity assessment programs or the evaluation of remedial measuresDevelops and implements algorithm prediction modeling for life prediction of critical infrastructure assetsWhat We Offer You:Paid on-the-job technical and professional trainingDefined career path for future growthWeekly payCompetitive wages and industry-leading benefits including Retirement PlanWhat is Required?Ability to complete corrosion control engineering analysis and designsDevelop and apply multi-field testing programsImplement, assess and ensure compliance of the ECDA processAssess and design (high voltage) direct current interface on buried pipelinesCP project development and proposal draftingCP project management for projects up to $3.5 million in valueAbility to work cross-functionally between departmentsBachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline (Metallurgical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical preferred)NACE Cathodic Protection CP-2 certificationMinimum four years of Engineering experience in Asset IntegrityMinimum three years of onsite project management experienceAPI 570 certification preferredP.E. licensure preferredMust be able to stand or walk for long periods with repeated lifting (Up to 50 lbs.), kneeling, crawling, climbing and reachingThis position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.#915936All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.