Mechanical Engineer II (Gas Transmission) - The Planet Group

Pay: $40-45/hr

Overview:

Department Summary

Transmission Pipeline Engineering is responsible for the engineering and design of Gas Transmission  pipelines,  including the lowering of gas pipelines and relocations, emergency valve replacements, and other compliance-driven pipeline projects. Transmission Pipeline Engineering also provides engineering, field, and technical expertise to other departments

Job Description

As a member of the Pipeline Engineering and Design staff, the Mechanical Engineer is responsible for all engineering functions required to manage the corporation's natural gas system assets in particular transmission pipelines and valve sites. This includes but not limited to analysis and design of mechanical systems, consulting, troubleshooting mechanical operating systems, preparation of mechanical system Preventive Maintenance Procedures, writing performance specifications, writing system design criteria, certain mechanical system inspection processes, drawing reviews, and selected construction management duties. The position also includes life cycle cost evaluations, long-range strategic planning support functions, budgeting and scheduling activities, and preparation of annual objectives and work plans.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with project team members/stakeholders to ensure all work is properly assigned and conducted
• Proactively communicate with leadership
• Manage multiple projects, initiatives and activities
• Identify, analyze and recommend corrective actions to technical issues identified during project execution or initial operation
• Regularly visit project sites to review project status, perform project site walk downs, perform job safety and quality observations, review project status, etc.

Experience/Skills:

• 2+ years of experience as an engineer
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Projects and PowerPoint
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Knowledgeable of the design, construction, or operation of pipelines and natural gas sites
• Knowledge of planning and permitting as they relate to discipline specific design and construction
• Experience in reviewing designs to assure compliance with engineering design, applicable codes, constructability, industry and standards
• Experience in procurement of engineered material, equipment and professional services