Senior Engineer

Position Description

Play a key role in supporting Austin-based growth initiatives. You’ll work on a wide range of pipeline and infrastructure projects that bring natural gas utility service to new subdivisions and commercial developments. We’re looking for experienced engineering professionals who can collaborate effectively with commercial developers and internal teams on planning, design, routing, and conflict analysis.

In this role, you will lead and perform natural gas system design for residential and commercial developments. You’ll translate utility construction best practices into AutoCAD-based designs, prepare project estimates, and help the company stay ahead of new development across Central and East Texas. A Professional Engineer license is strongly preferred, along with experience in subdivision design and permitting with TxDOT, counties, and municipalities in the Austin metro area.

What You Will Do

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Perform and direct advanced engineering activities.

• Lead engineering design for:

  • Transmission and distribution pipeline systems and appurtenances

  • Measurement and regulation facilities

  • Compressor stations

  • Dehydration plants

• Conduct gas flow analysis, determine compressor efficiencies, and calculate storage withdrawal requirements.

Project Coordination & Management

• Coordinate projects across regions, departments (Accounting, Contract Administration, Operations, Customer Services), and contractors.

• Manage:

  • Bid proposals and contracts

  • Line extensions

  • Construction and relocation projects

• Oversee gas projects including residential, industrial, and large commercial developments, major system improvements, and highway/street relocations.

Pipeline Integrity & Compliance

• Manage all aspects of the pipeline integrity process, including planning, testing, documentation, and compliance.

• Work with the Divisional Engineering Pipeline Integrity Manager to request and manage changes to transmission pipelines (MOCs).

Technical Guidance & Support

• Provide engineering support to management, employees, regulators, contractors, and customers on:

  • Meter and regulator settings

  • Equipment and system design

  • Pipeline sizing

  • Gas control

  • Facility design, construction, operations, and maintenance

  • Civil site and right-of-way utility planning

  • Policies, procedures, and process improvements

Research, Analysis & Documentation

• Prepare, review, and approve:

  • Engineering studies

  • Regulatory codes, rules, and standards

  • Pipeline bid proposals and construction contracts

  • Gas purchase contracts

  • Cost estimates and material specifications

  • Purchase requisitions

  • Lost and unaccounted-for gas reports

Technology & Systems

• Provide technical support and recommendations for the implementation and use of:

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D / Bluebeam

  • GIS

  • GPS

  • Maximo

  • CRM Dynamics

  • Synergi / GASCalc

  • Flow Cal, Test It, and other measurement software

What You Will Need

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required).

• Passing the Professional Engineer exam or holding a PE license (strongly preferred).

• Valid driver’s license.

Technical Experience

• Experience analyzing piping plans for compliance with standards and regulations.

• Proficiency with mathematical concepts including algebra, calculus, and statistics.

• Experience using GIS, AutoCAD, SynerGEE, Excel, Access, and related software.

• Background in:

  • Transmission/distribution pipeline operations

  • Operating and safety procedures

  • Line extension and relocation policies

  • Material failure investigations

  • Pipeline stress/strain analysis

  • Construction and industry standards

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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