Gas System Planning Engineer – Gas Distribution Planning
Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support
Pay Range $133,113 to $156,602
Location Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted 10/9/24
Applications are being accepted through: 10/21/24
*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.
Gas System Planning Engineer – Gas Distribution Planning
We are seeking a Gas System Planning Engineer to join our Gas Distribution Planning group. Our team of talented engineers is responsible for providing operational support, engineering, and planning services for Colorado Springs Utilities natural gas distribution infrastructure comprised of more than 5,000 miles of gas mains and services. The work that you do will directly impact the current and future safety and reliability of Colorado Springs’ natural gas infrastructure through working on advanced planning projects.
How will you make an impact?
You will serve as a project technical lead for complex and future growth projects including:
Leveraging knowledge of PHMSA Regulation 49 CFR 192 for gas distribution systems
Developing high-level scope, schedule and budget project estimates for various projects including gate station upgrades, low/medium/high-pressure
pipeline replacements or extensions
Performing analysis on the natural gas distribution system utilizing Synergi Gas modeling software for short- and long-term prospective projects
Utilizing the Synergi code environment for custom applications and processes
Developing natural gas system master plan
Reviewing new construction and main replacement designs, including development of construction sequence and tie in procedures
Evaluating elevated pressure requests and sizing excess flow valves and/or bypasses
Planning, identifying, budgeting, and managing projects for system reinforcements
Performing system analysis for operational needs and power generation
Sizing District Regulator Sets for current and future capacity needs
Supporting Colorado Springs Utilities’ gas initiatives related to system supply, standards, and compliance
Providing support for future projects and studies including the development and review of business cases, alternative solutions, cost estimation and risk analysis
Developing reports and analysis on the performance of the gas system over the heating season
Determining operational feasibility of Natural gas power generation plants in transient and non-transient scenarios
In addition to supporting the success of key projects, you will also make an impact in the following ways:
Providing technical expertise and training on gas industry best practices and Part 192 compliance to crews, field engineering, standards, and junior gas planning engineers
Reviewing and approving field engineering drawings, 150P designs, and project contractor designs to ensure Part 192 code compliance
Providing future planning analysis and backup modeling updates
Developing and maintaining our technical Gas Planning manual
Who you are…
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required
Relevant and progressively responsible experience with and knowledge of natural gas pipeline projects and design standards
Knowledge of distribution pipeline practices, procedures, and operating standards
Knowledge and understanding of federal and state pipeline safety regulations, including Title 49 CFR Part 192
Engineer in Training (EIT) and Professional Engineer (PE) certifications are highly valued
Ability to take initiative and drive projects forward, and adapt quickly to changing construction and project needs
Sound critical thinking and decision-making ability, as well as strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills that establish effective relationships
This position is available for relocation assistance.
Who We Are... Colorado Springs Utilities offers a 100-year reputation for providing electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services to the Pikes Peak Region. As a municipal utility, our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced utilities to our customers. Our employees are empowered through our community focus, safety culture, and commitment to investing in the educational, financial, and emotional well-being of our people. Our organizational values of Safety, People, Trust, Responsibility, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement, serve as our guiding principles and foundation of our culture.
Our Commitment to Our Employees…
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and
Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
ATTENTION :
All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B, or TN visas with a STEM OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.
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Job Type: Engineering/Engineering Support