Gas Engineer

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our business. We’re dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.
And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate our four essential behaviors that bring the Spire culture to life: 
•    We make it happen:  We are a company of go-getters, acting on every opportunity to help our company advance. 
•    We seek out perspective:  We challenge ourselves to be open to different ways of doing things, because learning from each other leads to breakthroughs.
•    We collaborate:  We put teamwork first, bringing in everyone’s ideas, because our collective energy makes us stronger.
•    We care:  We treat people how we want to be treated, listening closely and doing what’s right, even when it’s hard
By living our values and behaviors every day, we strive to create an environment where every employee feels welcome, respected and valued. 
 

Summary

For Construction Engineering: This position will assist the Engineering Manager and Field Operations and is responsible for designing and estimating construction projects for the replacement of existing natural gas facilities, and construction of new natural gas facilities. Also responsible for coordinating designs with GIS Analysts, Environmental Engineering, System Planning, Right of Way, Pipeline Safety and Compliance, Field Operations, and outside companies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Records and track each set of improvement plans from preliminary to final stage through construction.
• Assists in the daily coordination, assignment of work and oversight of GIS Analyst and Construction Engineers.
• Works on special projects: bridge crossings; railroad crossings; design non-normal services, such as for loft buildings; work with those blasting near the Company’s mains; and calculate stress on pipelines with non-typical amounts of cover.
• Responsible for specifying and having placed on order most non-stock material required for all types of main and service work.
• Reviews the design and cost estimates for all types of main and service work; review delivery pressures; and justify proposed main work.
• Handles calls and correspondence regarding the status of jobs and projects.
• Prepares necessary paperwork related to the Company’s procedures for gas main and service work as required
• Attends utility meetings and pre-construction meetings to negotiate with representatives from engineering firms and municipalities to reduce the impact of proposed improvements to the Company’s existing facilities.
• Attends site meetings to resolve specific issues or conflicts with the Company’s facilities and proposed improvements.
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• Schedules and prioritizes projects that are going to construction or have a higher priority due to the Company’s requirements
• Ensures effective utilization of the Company’s Geographical Information System (GIS) and asset management system to manage all capital construction design work
• Ensures the use of the Company’s standards and applicable State and Federal codes and regulations for all design work
• Ensures that all work is performed in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner to maximize system integrity, reliability, and value to customers
• All other duties as assigned by Manager.

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

•    Ability to learn industry standards and regulatory code pertinent to pipelines and natural gas operations including CFR Part 192, 193, and 195.
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establi