Gas Engineer I - System Planning

Company Overview

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone’s input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

Summary

For System Planning: This position will be responsible for engineering design studies using a computer-based model of the natural gas distribution piping system.  The position will work in a team environment to make recommendations on pipe sizing for new business opportunities, pipe replacements, pipe abandonments, pipe reinforcements, and relocations of gas mains.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs system studies of the Company’s various pressure networks
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate size of gas mains and services
• Analyzes a multitude of requests for various applications, including those pertaining to elevated delivery pressure, bypass sizing, load addition, economic development, and Gas Interruption Procedures
• Assists in the development and maintenance of strategic replacement models
• Analyzes winter and summer settings for low pressure regulator stations, including the over-pressurization characteristics study mandated by the Public Service Commission for the low-pressure system
• Studies, initiates, and conducts winter gauge surveys and low-pressure regulator station correlation field tests through continuous communication with other departments
• Maintains system models to include updates from GIS, maps and field book notes, load zone revisions, develops loading data from load count, residential and commercial projections, and evaluates and correlates results from studies
• Participates in occasional Gas Control setting on a peak day to gain perspective on system hydraulics.
• Learns Spire systems including, Synergi, Maximo, Oracle, ESRI ArcGIS…
• Schedules and prioritize projects that are going to construction or have a higher priority due to the Company’s requirements
• All other duties as assigned by Manager.

Essential Characteristics

•    Ability to learn industry standards and regulatory code pertinent to pipelines and natural gas operations including CFR Part 192, 193, and 195.
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people.
•    Ability to lead by example in support of the Company’s essential characteristics and values: strong ethics and integrity, dedication to a safe work environment, commitment to a diverse workforce that recognizes and respects every individual’s unique skills and perspectives.
•    Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
•    Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines.
•    Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

•    None

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET accredited school required (an engineering degree in technology does not qualify).
• Engineering in Training certificate preferred

• Valid DL

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

•    Minimum 0-2 years’ engineering experience in natural gas or similar industries
•    Knowledge of project management techniques and proven ability to lead across functional teams / work across functional areas to achieve mutual goals
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with both internal peers, staff of acquired entities and third-party service providers
•    Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and use of Spire’s systems such as Maximo, OBIEE, Oracle, Sharepoint, Asana
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people.
 

Physical demands, environment and schedule

•    Work is normally performed in a shared, open-office environment. Hybrid in- office/ remote work schedule. 
•    Work hours are typically 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
•    An additional 10-20 hours may be required per month to complete necessary work in the areas of responsibility that fall under this position
•    Up to 10% travel required
 

Posting Requirements

•    We accept online applications through our career site at jobs.spireenergy.com
Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Spire Inc., and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.