WGL – Engineer I (Distribution)

Job Description

WGL – Engineer I (Distribution)

Position Summary

The Engineer I is an entry level or junior position. The successful applicant will possess sound engineering principals knowledge, good communication and analytic skills. Depending on the position responsibilities may include supporting the efforts of: building and maintaining of WG transmission and distribution network models, load demand analysis that can impact the WG system, and providing support to other special projects such as the Contingency Plan & 10 Year Plan, 24-hour On-Call availability for unplanned emergency system problems, supporting the design efforts for Distribution and Transmission pipeline installations or replacements, supporting the efforts to upgrade or replace critical gas processing and control equipment.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assists higher-level engineers by performing design analyses and engineering calculations on portions of projects.

• Develops and updates piping and equipment standards and specifications.

• Manages specific projects of small scope, including financial planning, scheduling, equipment specification and procurement, contractor interfacing, development of construction and operating drawings and project documentation.

• Performs Engineering analysis and equipment selection, piping design, etc. on selected portions of projects at the direction of Senior Engineers or the Production Manager.

• Assists with the writing of engineering standards and specifications.

• Develops and delivers presentations to report project statuses to various audiences.

• Coordinates the collection of documentation for existing and future engineering pipeline projects

• Stays current with new PHMSA regulations and advisory bulletins and assists with implementation of new requirements.

• Performs project management tasks of project scheduling, scope of work development, and budget forecasting.

• Supports Sr Compliance Specialist on reports, audits, and program reviews.

• Utilizes and develops proficiency with DOT 192, OSHA PSM and other regulations in performance of work assignments

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelors Degree Engineering required

• 0-2 Years Piping Systems Design, Industrial Process Equipment, System Modeling, Risk Analysis, Failure Analysis, or Construction preferred

• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and effective working relationships with business partners.

• Demonstrated ability to logically analyze and solve narrowly defined business problems.

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write and present logically and concisely to all levels within an organization.

• Proven ability to use computer software and applications, including Microsoft Office, for data management, research, analysis, and reporting purposes.

• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multiple person team on a college project prior to graduation.

We offer a competitive salary range of $57,000 to $78,375 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

WGL is an EO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled

For Canadian hires : AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a persons ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires : WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.