Job description
This position can be located the Bridgeville, PA operating territory (Bridgeville, Monaca, Neville Island, New Castle)
Summary
The Associate Gas Systems Planning Engineer will be expected to execute measurable results in gas distribution system analysis, system reliability, long range project planning, and peak demand preparedness to ensure the Company's long-term financial goals are realized. Collaboration is essential with key stakeholders across NiSource Operating Companies including engineering, construction, finance, energy supply services, operations planning, and local operations. Key responsibility is to provide planning, guidance, analysis, and recommendations on NiSource's gas distribution systems development and maintenance using hydraulic system studies, system knowledge, and engineering principles.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Builds, utilizes, and maintains hydraulic models to analyze and plan NiSource’s gas distribution systems to meet design conditions or other various conditions as needed.
- Projects load growth, performs engineering analysis of NiSource's gas distribution systems based on personal recognition and system knowledge or as requested by various personnel, interprets results, addresses potential critical areas and makes cost effective recommendations to maintain or enhance gas system operation and reliability.
- Conducts feasibility studies to determine site locations and requirements for existing and potential customers.
- Investigates, analyzes, prioritizes, develops and inputs a five-year capital budget to address gas distribution system needs and deficiencies. Optimizes capital expenditures.
- Provides guidance and direction to NiSource gas operations, project engineers, field engineers, and gas systems planning technicians
- Conducts analysis on NiSource's gas distribution systems to support gas supply planning efforts
- Provides support to operations and engineering related to system integrity and develops information/suggestions to minimize outages and decrease outage time when they occur.
- Coordinates semiannual gas system review meetings. Identifies system problems and needs along with justification for inclusion in the budget.
- Operates, manages, maintains, and enhances computer software and hardware necessary to support accurate gas system analysis.
- Identifies, recommends and implements process improvements, including integration with new technologies and company systems.
- Oversees placement of gas pressure charts. Collects and interprets charts to identify problem areas and justify budgeting remedial action.
- Prepares various special and annual reports or analyses that are necessary for effective operation and/or regulatory compliance.
- Provides operations support on a 24/7 basis to respond to system emergencies
- Improve capital allocation decisions for gas distribution growth and maintenance programs
- Ensures that gas hydraulic system models (e.g. SynerGEE &/or CDC 2015) are accurate/current
- Develops actionable long-range plans to enhance gas system operation and reliability.
- Optimizes gas distribution infrastructure
Required Qualifications for Position
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from a 4 year ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology) accredited program.
- Strong PC skills including Microsoft 365 applications, proficient in Excel
- Understanding of capital budgeting
- Understanding of hydraulic theory
- Strong project management skills and the ability to drive projects/assignments to completion in a complex, deadline driven environment
- Strong Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
- Master’s Degree
- Experience in managing capital expenditures and establishing investment priorities
- Experience in working with peer groups across multiple locations
- 2 years of progressive experience in gas distribution operations and engineering
- Proficient with using Synergi software.
- Proficient with using Microsoft Access.
- Thorough knowledge/understanding of company standards/policies and applicable regulatory codes relative to engineering and operations.
- Understanding of statistical theory and applications
- Obtain EIT certification within 2 years of hire date.
- Obtain P.E. license within 6 years of hire date for state primarily working in
This position will be filled based off of the skillset of the candidate and can be filled as:
Associate Gas Systems Planning Engineer 1
Associate Gas Systems Planning Engineer 2
Gas Systems Planning Engineer
Senior Gas Systems Planning Engineer
Disclaimer
This description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.
Inclusion & Diversity
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.
Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.
Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.
Posting Start Date:
2023-05-11
Posting End Date (if applicable):
2023-05-26
Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
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