Engineer I, II or III

Basic Function:
Under minimal supervision of more senior engineering staff, assists in the planning, design and development of technical standards for gas distribution infrastructure projects. This position is typically assigned to perform basic tasks and analysis on larger projects or perform standard tasks on all phases of smaller projects.

Higher grade levels will work independently on complex assignments. Tasks assigned to a more senior Engineer often involve the consistent recognition and development of new or improved products/processes or techniques that significantly impact how Virginia Natural Gas does business on a daily basis.

This position is being posted as part of a job family.

The position may be filled at either the Engineer I, II or III level. Team Members who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education and certifications may be eligible for the advanced grade.

Position will be required to perform the following engineering disciplines:

• Design - Performs engineering assignments involved in the design of components, features or functionality of pipeline products and operations.
• Compliance - Conducts audits/reviews and tests to ensure compliance with government/industry regulations and standards.
• Systems - Performs engineering assignments involving gas operations, system modeling and system design.
• Project - Performs engineering assignments as part of a work team involved in planning, organizing, developing and managing complex projects.
• Mechanical/Maintenance - Performs engineering tasks involved in the planning and design of mechanical equipment and components and associated tasks involving maintenance of mechanical equipment.

Qualifications:

Engineer I: 

Education and Experience:  

Required:

• BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil preferred) 
• Valid drivers license
• 1-2 years of progressive Engineering 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 

 

Engineer II:  

Education and Experience:  

Required:

• BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil preferred) 
• Valid drivers license
• 2+ years of progressive Engineering experience 
• EIT certificate preferred

Skills: 

Required:

• Project Management 
• Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization 
• Ability to impact and persuade in choice making. 
• CAD/GIS - intermediate proficiency 
• MS Office - advanced proficiency

 

Engineer III:  

Education and Experience:  

Required:

• BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil preferred) 
• Valid drivers license
• 7+ years of progressive Engineering experience 
• PE certificate preferred

Skills: 

Required:

• Project Management 
• Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization 
• Ability to impact and persuade in choice making. 
• CAD/GIS - intermediate proficiency 
• MS Office - advanced proficiency

 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to all types of weather 
• Travel: 20% - 25% 
• Periodic Field Presence at Construction Sites, Municipals, Permit Offices etc.
  • Field exposure will allow the successful candidate to review work designs and engage with clients, customers and vendors
• Hybrid work schedule, in the office/on-site, 3 days per week and is subject to change at any time for business needs

About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit