Client:Utilities andEnergy
Title: Natural Gas Distribution Engineer
Location:Minneapolis, MN 55459– Onsite
Duration:12 months (Extension/Conversion will be based on performance)
Pay Range: ($45 - $55) on an hourly basis
Job Summary:
- Responsible for engineering design, planning, and coordination of natural gas distribution projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective pipeline installations.
- The role involves engineering calculations, utility design, field coordination, construction support, and troubleshooting distribution system issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design natural gas distribution systems, including pipeline layouts and installations.
- Perform engineering calculations, cost estimates, pressure studies, and cathodic protection studies.
- Prepare engineering drawings, sketches, and technical specifications using AutoCAD.
- Coordinate with field personnel, contractors, and local utilities during construction.
- Troubleshoot gas distribution system issues and support operational improvements.
- Prepare project budgets, cost justifications, and construction completion reports.
- Review completed work orders and construction costs for accuracy and compliance.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in natural gas engineering, utility design, gas operations, or related construction design.
- Hands-on AutoCAD experience.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, calculations, and technical specifications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Natural gas utility distribution design experience.
- ArcGIS knowledge.
- Experience with AUD, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
- Experience coordinating utility construction and field installations.
Preferred Background:
- Natural Gas Utility Design
- Other Utility Design (Water, Electric, etc.)
- Natural Gas Utility Operations or Related Engineering Design.
Benefits:
- The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable.
