The Engineer Design position for Southern Company Gas assists in the planning, design, and development of technical standards for gas distribution infrastructure projects. The right candidate must be a self-starter, excellent communicator, critical thinker and able to make sound decisions.
Natural Gas is an essential part of America’s Energy mix and a trusted energy source for more than 70 million homes and businesses. This position is an exciting opportunity for persons who enjoy the challenges of supporting the construction of natural gas facilities.
Please note, this position is posted as a job family and may be filled at either the Engineer, I (Level 3), Engineer, II (Level 4) or Engineer, III (Level 5). People who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education and certifications may be eligible for the advanced grade.
As our Engineer in the design group, a typical day might include:
- Working on gas storage or gas fueling station assignments
- Performing assignments involving the design of components or functionality of pipeline products
- Involved in the planning and design of mechanical equipment and components involving maintenance of mechanical equipment.
- Performing system balances to determine the best overall solution to solve system issues or identify system low points and methods to best solve them.
- Provide oversight and support for construction activities
This might be the job for you if:
- You have a high level of interpersonal skills, with the ability to leverage internal and external stakeholders to efficiently accomplish tasks and resolve issues
- You have the ability and initiative and to work in a self-guided manner and collaboratively
- You have a customer focused critical thinking mindset with a demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient in proposing solutions and completing tasks.
- You have excellent oral and written communication skills
- You have the ability to work across a matrix organization structure with horizontal and vertical teams
What you'll bring (Depending on Level):
LEVEL 3:
Education and Experience:
Required:
- BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil or General)
- 1-2 years of progressive Engineering experience
Or
Equivalent academic education and experience
Skills:
Required:
- Project Management
- Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
- Computer Assisted Design/Geographic Information System - basic proficiency
- MS Office - advanced proficiency
LEVEL 4:
Education and Experience:
Required:
- BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, General or Civil)
- 2 -3 years of progressive Engineering experience
Skills:
Required:
- Project Management
- Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
- Ability to influence and persuade in decision making.
- CAD/GIS - intermediate proficiency
- MS Office - advanced proficiency
LEVEL 5:
Education and Experience:
Required:
- BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, General or Civil)
- 5 years of progressive engineering experience in gas standards and materials, project engineering or construction management of natural gas, pipeline facilities or other applicable industries.
- 2 + years familiarity and experience with Gas Safety regulations or utility pipeline construction practices
Certifications/Licenses:
Preferred: Engineer in Training (E.I.T.)
