Engineer (I, II, III, Sr.)

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Engineer I/II/III/Sr. is responsible for Natural Gas Distribution and Transmission system planning, hydraulic system modeling, updating and maintaining data utilized by the Distribution Integrity Management Plan (DIMP/TIMP),implementing and tracking recommended DIMP actions, assisting with development of capital budget, maintaining and updating standards and procedures for Gas Operations, and providing technical expertise to field employees.  The Engineer I/II/III/Sr. also has responsibility for capital budget goals, long range planning and prioritization, risk and root cause analysis, and Project Management.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide Safety leadership/coaching to all employees to ensure a safety culture.
• Create and deliver reports and presentations to communicate ideas, technical information, process improvement and project business cases.
• Responsible for ensuring Gas Compliance and providing technical expertise on industry interpretations PHMSA 191, 192 and 199 Pipeline Safety Regulations
• Responsible for developing and updating Gas Integrity Risk Model and Integrity Management Plans (DIMP/TIMP – leak analysis studies, threat identification, mitigation processes)
• Perform mathematical calculations including hydraulic analysis, gas volume and pressure drop, gas lost, and weight/constituents of natural gas
• Prepare design specifications for Natural Gas equipment, systems, and software
• Perform Risk analysis and Root cause analysis
• Work extended hours in emergencies, outage restoration activities and be available for after-hours Duty call-out rotation. Normally work in office surroundings but occasional field work under varying weather conditions and moderate physical exertion is required
• Utilize Project Management tools to complete multiple projects simultaneously 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering is required.

Minimum experience required of the position

• Engineer I - 0 to 2 years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer II - 2+ years' experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer III - 4+ years' experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer Sr. - 6+ years' experience in an engineering discipline.
• Preferred:
  • Knowledgeable and experience with Natural Gas distribution and transmission operations, procedures and processes
  • Knowledge and application of engineering principles, gas laws, gas distribution construction practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of Distribution Information Systems (Work Management), Geographic Information Systems, Document Management Systems and Hydraulic Analysis software.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and drafting standards 

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Excellent communication and interpersonal, budgeting, work planning, employee counseling/coaching/mentoring skills
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing in an effective and concise manner that is relevant and beneficial to recipients of varying technical understanding
• Must possess strong communication skills, including effectively interfacing with all levels of management and employees
• Have strong engineering analysis and problem solving skills
• Proficient PC Skills including MS Suite (strong emphasis in Excel and Access), AutoCAD (or drafting software).
• Familiarity with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and understand Coordinate Systems and geography
• Self-starter, able to perform at a high level without detailed supervision
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities, maintain focus and work well under pressure
• Preferred:
  • Sound and practical judgment must be exhibited as decisions and recommendations made by System Planning have significant service reliability and financial implications. The complex nature of the assigned tasks and the volume of data to be analyzed requires careful and thorough examination of all combinations of potential simultaneous events. 

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• EI or PE license preferred

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
•  Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.

• Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.
• Able to exert in excess of 30 pounds of force occasionally and in excess of 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle for multiple hour trips.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas service across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Once all announced transactions are complete, Delta Utilities will be a $1.7 billion organization representing 600,000 customers and among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and will acquire Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in summer 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers.  We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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