Overview
On Site
USD 78,500.00 - 131,200.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Instrumentation
IT Service Management
Budget
SAFE
Technical Support
Estimating
Procurement
Project Costing
Policies and Procedures
Optimization
Feasibility Study
Electrical Engineering
Systems Design
FERC
Forecasting
Regulatory Compliance
Integrity Management
Management
Training
Communication
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Analytical Skill
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Energy
NATURAL
Storage
Military
Law
Job Details
Job Description
This position is for a mid to senior level electrical engineer. This position requires:
Technical Services
Electrical engineers provide technical input to engineering and operations to support the development, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment at natural gas pipeline facilities. Typical duties include performs optimization, troubleshooting and feasibility studies; assists with facility and ancillary equipment additions, upgrades, replacements and repairs. Leads and manages electrical projects and operational initiatives on schedule, within budget and in a safe and environmentally-sound manner.
Responsibilities
Typical Duties
Provides technical support for certain phases of a project including schedules, designs, estimates, engineering specifications, policies and procedures, drawings, materials procurement, contracts, cost tracking, scopes of work and project cost projections. Coordinates the development of goals and work plans, defines responsibilities and assigns resources, then monitors work performance with respect to project and business objectives. Coordinates the work of internal/external resources to ensure that quality and quantity of work are met.
Conducts or contributes to engineering studies and investigations. Communicates results in oral and written reports. Assists in the development, revision and implementation of company standards and specifications, policies and procedures.
Provides system optimization recommendations, general troubleshooting of existing facilities and feasibility studies to enhance the system.
Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposals, specifications, codes and regulations, and manuals to determine feasibility of design, fitness for service and/or appropriate application. Verifies that work products conform to applicable codes, standards, specifications and requirements of internal/external business partners.
Provides engineering assistance to other departments and performs any additional tasks as requested or assigned. This job does require the electrical engineer to provide on-call support to field technicians outside of normal working hours.
This position supports Kern River's regulatory and commercial departments regarding system design and capacity, FERC filings, rate case issues, transportation contracts and fuel forecasting. Pipeline Safety Engineers provide pipeline safety expertise and recommendations to engineering, field teams, gas control and management to assure compliance with federal pipeline safety regulations, serves as a company representative in Department of Transportation and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulation facility inspections. This position participates in the development and maintenance of company operation and maintenance procedures, operator qualification standards and integrity management plans.
Qualifications
This is a multi-level job posting.
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
The Engineer II position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution and at least three years of direct experience. Being an engineer-in-training (EIT)/fundamentals of engineering (FE) is recommended.
The Sr. Engineer I position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and engineer-in-training (EIT)/fundamentals of engineering (FE) and six to eight years of experience as a practicing engineer in related engineering applications or other related industry experience. If not an engineer-in-training (EIT)/fundamentals of engineering (FE), must have 8 years as a practicing engineer.
The Sr. Engineer II requires a bachelor's degree engineering from an accredited institution. Eight or more years of experience as a practicing engineer in related engineering applications or other related industry experience and a PE license. If no PE license, must have at least 10 years as a practicing engineer and an engineer-in-training (EIT)/fundamentals of engineering (FE).
Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and/or projects concurrently.
Familiarity with analytical software techniques and proficiency with desktop programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook). Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote locations, including out-of-area travel. After-hours work as needed, and routine on-call rotations may also apply.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
About Us
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About the Team
Kern River Gas Transmission Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
This position is for a mid to senior level electrical engineer. This position requires:
- Experience with electrical and instrumentation designs at meter and compressor stations.
- Ability to perform electrical system and battery load studies, motor control center evaluations, and ground fault analysis.
- Experience with natural gas pipeline facilities such as compressor stations, meter stations, and automated mainline valves.
- Experience with PLCs, controllers, VFDs, motors, pumps, and generators.
Technical Services
Electrical engineers provide technical input to engineering and operations to support the development, operation and maintenance of electrical equipment at natural gas pipeline facilities. Typical duties include performs optimization, troubleshooting and feasibility studies; assists with facility and ancillary equipment additions, upgrades, replacements and repairs. Leads and manages electrical projects and operational initiatives on schedule, within budget and in a safe and environmentally-sound manner.
Responsibilities
Typical Duties
Provides technical support for certain phases of a project including schedules, designs, estimates, engineering specifications, policies and procedures, drawings, materials procurement, contracts, cost tracking, scopes of work and project cost projections. Coordinates the development of goals and work plans, defines responsibilities and assigns resources, then monitors work performance with respect to project and business objectives. Coordinates the work of internal/external resources to ensure that quality and quantity of work are met.
Conducts or contributes to engineering studies and investigations. Communicates results in oral and written reports. Assists in the development, revision and implementation of company standards and specifications, policies and procedures.
Provides system optimization recommendations, general troubleshooting of existing facilities and feasibility studies to enhance the system.
Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposals, specifications, codes and regulations, and manuals to determine feasibility of design, fitness for service and/or appropriate application. Verifies that work products conform to applicable codes, standards, specifications and requirements of internal/external business partners.
Provides engineering assistance to other departments and performs any additional tasks as requested or assigned. This job does require the electrical engineer to provide on-call support to field technicians outside of normal working hours.
This position supports Kern River's regulatory and commercial departments regarding system design and capacity, FERC filings, rate case issues, transportation contracts and fuel forecasting. Pipeline Safety Engineers provide pipeline safety expertise and recommendations to engineering, field teams, gas control and management to assure compliance with federal pipeline safety regulations, serves as a company representative in Department of Transportation and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulation facility inspections. This position participates in the development and maintenance of company operation and maintenance procedures, operator qualification standards and integrity management plans.
Qualifications
This is a multi-level job posting.
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
The Engineer II position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution and at least three years of direct experience. Being an engineer-in-training (EIT)/fundamentals of engineering (FE) is recommended.
The Sr. Engineer I position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and engineer-in-training (EIT)/fundamentals of engineering (FE) and six to eight years of experience as a practicing engineer in related engineering applications or other related industry experience. If not an engineer-in-training (EIT)/fundamentals of engineering (FE), must have 8 years as a practicing engineer.
The Sr. Engineer II requires a bachelor's degree engineering from an accredited institution. Eight or more years of experience as a practicing engineer in related engineering applications or other related industry experience and a PE license. If no PE license, must have at least 10 years as a practicing engineer and an engineer-in-training (EIT)/fundamentals of engineering (FE).
Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and/or projects concurrently.
Familiarity with analytical software techniques and proficiency with desktop programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook). Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote locations, including out-of-area travel. After-hours work as needed, and routine on-call rotations may also apply.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
About Us
BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy's interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and is an industry leader in natural gas transportation. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.
About the Team
Kern River Gas Transmission Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
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