Job#: 3038880

Job Description:

Location: Houston, Texas (On-site)

This role involves the creation of natural gas distribution and transmission system designs. The position manages projects from design through completion, including the preparation of plans, specifications, permits, and contracts. The Staff Engineer will design new or relocated pipe facilities and issue orders for natural gas distribution facilities related to subdivisions, system improvements, and public improvement projects.

• Design gas distribution facilities and associated support systems, including cathodic protection.
• Prepare long-range capacity piping plans, easements, permits, bid packages, and contracts.
• Develop cost estimates, material specifications, and project schedules.
• Perform system capacity and pressure study modeling and analyses.
• Prepare and submit construction drawings for facilities.
• Conduct economic feasibility studies and provide customer contribution recommendations.
• Manage project deadlines to ensure completion on time and within budget.
• Coordinate efforts with customers and government agencies.
• Provide design support to local gas operations and prepare operational procedures.
• Mentor and train new employees on design principles and processes.
• Lead and coordinate design and construction activities with internal and external groups.

Education: A bachelor’s of science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, or another approved engineering discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in utility design or related project construction design is required.

Licenses/Certifications: A Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.

Technical Skills: Proficiency with computer programs such as GIS and SAP modules, along with word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software.

• Ability to make sound decisions based on engineering principles and company policies.
• Effective project management and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting all deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of DOT CFR 192 regulations and natural gas pipeline design codes.
• Capability to work with minimal supervision and identify personal performance goals.
• Ability to identify creative and innovative solutions to problems.

• Able to work indoors in a normal office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to various weather conditions.
• Able to respond to emergency on-call assignments and work occasional weekends and evenings as required.
• Able to travel to field locations, which may require occasional overnight stays.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain a good driving record.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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