Associate Engineer - Gas Engineering

New York State Electric & Gas

The Role

Overview

Engineer designing and managing gas transmission and distribution systems in NY, NH, ME.

Key Responsibilities

  • integrity management
  • risk modeling
  • sap processes
  • gis integration
  • procedure development
  • customer interaction

Tasks

-Initial - Encourages team effectiveness by distributing tasks appropriately. -Under supervision Supports gas transmission integrity management (IM) programs/projects. Implement IM program components on identified gas transmission system piping. Analyzes data and maintains the High consequence Area (HCA)/Identified Site inventory compiles and evaluates data in support of threat evaluation risk modeling for covered pipeline segments. Revises and maintains IM procedures and program identified records, results and analysis. Compiles, analyzes and maintains data to support IM program models. Interacts with technical support contractors/consultants and utilizes applicable SAP processes. (25% of time, P) -Under supervision of Lead Engineers, compiles system leak data and main record information databases to develop a prioritized main replacement listing. Interacts with contractors/consultants and utilizes applicable SAP processes. (15% of time, P) -Initial - Carries out specific development actions. -Under supervision of Lead Engineers, compiles reviews and updates data to maintain IM models, including the relative risk analysis and the IM data management program. Interfaces with the GIS/Mapping Department to support the IM data management program and cathodic protection records. (20% of time, P) -Applies appropriate codes, regulations, polices, and procedures. Interfaces with customers, developers, municipalities, agencies and others. (5%, S) -Interfaces with and supports Gas Planning, Engineering and Delivery and Gas Field Operations. Provides engineering support for the design, operation, maintenance and inspection of distribution and transmission systems. (5% of time, S) -Expert - Promotes teamwork across departments. -Expert - Uses net work of contacts positively and encourages collaboration to successfully achieve objectives. -Competent - Takes each team member into account when making decisions, as well as the team as a whole. -Under direction of higher-level engineers, develops, revises and maintains construction and operating procedures and standards to meet safety, regulatory and reliability needs. Using guidance as appropriate, assesses changes in regulations and develops revised O&M procedures or Construction standards and coordinates their review, approval and distribution. Maintains and updates various O&M records databases and makes recommendations for replacements and improvements. Tracks and reports PSC rate case targets and responds to data requests from IUSA. Helps coordinate review and approvals for new tools and materials, including Supply Chain interactions. Prepares MID requests and updates existing MIDs as needed. Uses the new tool approval process to work with subject matter experts to approve new tools and equipment. Interacts with technical support contractors/consultants and utilizes applicable SAP processes. (25% of time, P) -Under supervision, assist on complex projects or initiatives. May assist Lead Engineers with projects that deal with unfamiliar concepts. (5% of time, S) -Expert - Creates opportunities and acts with future vision. -Advanced - Creates a team. -Initial - Responds to customer requests.

Requirements

  • bsc engineering
  • driver's license
  • analytical
  • problem solving
  • customer focus
  • initiative

What You Bring

-Expert - Has a view of the organizational environment and the external market. -Competent - Acts quickly and decisively in uncertain situations. -Competent - Performs constant development activities for the team as a whole. -Analytical and problem solving skills -Advanced - Fosters creative, innovative atmosphere in his/her working environment. -Flexibility & Globalization --> COMPETENT -Initial - Accepts the need to be flexible, reacts with a positive attitude to changes. -Valid drivers license -Bachelor of Science or Technology degree in Engineering. -Competent - Effectively communicates in more complex situations with a variety of people, with whom there may or may not be regular contact. -Expert - Anticipates future needs. -Initial - Communicates appropriately with others within the usual working environment. -Competent - Involves himself/herself proactively in the team. -Competent - Has innovative ideas by applying experiences and knowledge already learned. -Initial - Solves problems in day-to-day role. -Advanced - Anticipates problems and opportunities and acts accordingly. -Competent - Commits to the Customer. -Advanced - Facilitates change, adapts action strategy according to the changes in the internal/external environment. -Iberdrola IUSA Competency Model -Customer Focus --> COMPETENT -Initiative --> COMPETENT -Advanced - Can identify how his/her own business area contributes to the Iberdrola Group. -Expert - Innovates & creates new concepts (Products, services, processes etc). -Advanced - Exerts influence by using persuasive and convincing techniques. -Advanced - Proposes and carries out individual development activities. -Initial - Knows and understands own area of responsibility. -Competent - Creates own working standards, places high demands on him/herself and the results achieved. -Advanced - Demands High performance. -Initial - Performs work adequately, striving for effectiveness. Achieves agreed goals. -Competent - Identifies and understands the relationships and links with other areas across the organization. -Competent - Adapts his/her way of working to new requirements. -Customer Centric (internal and/or external)

Benefits

-Advanced - Improves Service for current needs.

The Company

About New York State Electric & Gas

-Typical projects include grid upgrades, pipeline maintenance, and industrial electrification programs adding capacity and resilience. -Specializes in large-scale utilities infrastructure, energy distribution, and regional energy provision. -A standout fact: it manages both electric and natural gas networks under one roof, a legacy of 200+ utility consolidations.

Sector Specialisms

Electric Services

Natural Gas Services

Clean Energy

High Tech Industries

Manufacturing

Agriculture

Education

Economic Development

New Construction

Brownfield Redevelopment

Mixed-use Building Redevelopment

Municipal Economic Development

Non-profit Organizations

Private Developers

Sustainable Investments

Electric Infrastructure

Lighting Installations

Street Improvements

Energy Efficiency

Global Manufacturing Competitiveness