The Distribution Engineer is involved in existing and new facility design and planning within Gas Operations. The incumbent is also involved in field decisions for the installation/construction of gas facilities. Responsibilities typically include advanced level gas engineering, project management and intermediate level supervisory role.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

Incumbent may be an individual contributor or may have direct reports. Up to two exempt employees and three non-exempt employees may report directly to this position. The Distribution Engineer may report to a Manager or Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate the preparation of project designs according to Company specifications
• Facilitate and prepare parts lists and bills of material
• Evaluate municipality, other utility and private developer plans to assess the need for facility modifications
• Conduct or facilitate computer simulations/network analyses to test facility designs or evaluate gas system integrity
• Prepare and assess project requests detailing proposed engineering work costs and project timetable
• Conduct research related to facility qualification and system pressure increases
• Research right-of-way, easement, and other land rights documentation to ensure proper installation location of Company facilities
• Evaluate and design cathodic protection systems to maintain the integrity of Company facilities
• Evaluate and select optimum design alternatives
• Perform and review preliminary engineering analysis necessary to investigate new projects
• Perform and validate engineering calculations
• Prepare and justify cost estimates on proposed design projects
• Review and approve completed designs
• Facilitate and prepare work requests
• Determine necessary design requirements to recommend equipment, materials and procedures to be used to maximize system effectiveness and minimize cost
• Communicate project status to appropriate departments
• Maintain and evaluate data in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Communicate conditions that warrant consideration for potential change or improvement
• Write and review technical instructions
• Specify and initiate purchase requisitions
• Research information on material, equipment and related costs for project activities
• Provide technical support and information to Energy Solutions
• Develop long-term planning initiatives
• Supervise and/or provide direction to immediate subordinates
• Develop engineering project plans and gas system master plans
• Write and review contracts before their execution
• Ensure proper implementation of contract upon implementation
• Conduct and review feasibility studies
• Conceptualize facility design requirements
• Assist with emergency response activities - Be subject to "on-call" duty
• Provide engineering support for the construction of gas facilities
• Prepare and give presentations/training to management, co-workers, and outside entities on various project related topics
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

QUALIFICATIONS

There are clear precedents and practices which the incumbent uses to determine how this job is performed. This position requires three to five years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited university. Area(s) of specialization may dictate a specific engineering discipline.

SALARY DETAILS

$80,678 - $121,018

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.