Design Engineer

Overview

Design engineer for natural gas pipeline projects, handling modeling, drafting, field work.

Key Responsibilities

• billable targets
• regulatory review
• report preparation
• scope management
• data interpretation
• site inspection

Tasks

-Maintain target billable goals. -Study federal, state, and client requirements to develop a better understanding of gas system designs. -Prepare written plans, reports, or procedures to address specific project needs. -Understand and ensure project scope, schedule, and cost requirements of client, internal, and external stakeholders are met. -Read and interpret data available from design locates, field work, and other data collection. -Develop and maintain a professional rapport with Project Manager, Asst. Project Manager, and project team members, providing timely responses and communicating effectively, both written and orally. -Observe and assist Magnolia River Services staff for site inspections or as-built measurements as needed. -Proactively work toward team, division, and company goals. Offer leadership and sharing of knowledge and skills; varying roles where needed ranging from small team player to leading large scale initiatives.

Requirements

• autocad
• civil 3d
• engineering degree
• eit
• pipeline
• communication

What You Bring

-Ability to use computer applications and functions including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and various CAD programs (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D). -Ability to communicate with strong verbal and written skills. -Previous internship with Magnolia River is preferred. -Natural gas pipeline experience and/or other utility is preferred. -Understand permit process for permit tracking and approvals, HDD basics, and as-built process. -Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil or Mechanical is preferred) AND 2 years of experience working in an engineering environment. -The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. -The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information. -Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is preferred. -Ability to compile/review project work, quantities, costs, accuracy of specifications, and construction package completeness, while balancing numerous projects with competing priorities. -Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. -Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time. -Ability to work extended hours and travel as needed to meet project deadlines. -Must be able to identify and distinguish colors, distances, and spatial relationships. -Ability to accurately perform in a detail-oriented environment, under minimal supervision. -Exposure to core project types preferred, (e.g., modeling, HDD Design, M&R Design, As-built (steel), SCADA/Electrical design, O&M manuals, route study, linear, bare steel/cast iron replacement, and hydrostatic pressure testing). -Ability to discuss project elements internally/externally regarding client and/or regulatory agencies. -Understand solutions to issues that arise during project execution. -Ability to produce basic P&ID and compare basic layouts.

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