Engineer II

The Engineer II is an individual contributor involved in existing and new facility design and planning within Gas Operations. This position is also involved in field decisions for the installation / construction of gas facilities. Responsibilities typically include intermediate to advanced level gas pipeline system engineering.

POSITION DIMENSIONS

This position does not have responsibility for employees or budgets. The Engineer II has limited responsibility for directing contract personnel or firms. The Engineer II reports to a Manager, Supervisor, Distribution Engineer or other exempt position in Engineering or Technical Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires one to three years of relevant work experience and a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university. Other Engineering degrees may be considered.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluate municipality, other utility and private developer plans to assess the need for facility modifications

Design and manage projects according to Company and government specifications

Prepare parts lists, bills of materials and cost estimates

Conduct computer simulations / network analyses to test facility designs or evaluate gas system integrity

Conduct research for pipeline facility testing and qualification, and pressure increase procedures and upratings

Evaluate and select optimum design alternatives

Perform preliminary engineering analysis necessary to investigate new projects

Perform engineering calculations

Prepare cost estimates on proposed design projects

Review completed designs

Communicate project status to appropriate departments

Maintain data in accordance with regulatory requirements

Write technical instructions and procedures

Research information on material, equipment and related costs for project activities

Assist with long-term planning initiatives

Assist with emergency response activities – Be subject to “on-call” duty as needed

Coordinate and provide engineering oversight of construction projects

Coordinate environmental, permitting and Right of Way requirements

Provide technical guidance to non-exempt engineering employees

Review and evaluate Operations and Maintenance Compliance records

Project Manage basic Engineering Department projects

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SALARY DETAILS

Las Vegas : $82,926 - $120,278

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.

Our History

Southwest Gas Corporation was founded in 1931 and is a subsidiary of Southwest Gas Holdings Inc () . We provide natural gas service to Arizona, Nevada, and portions of California. Our communities, and the more than 2 million customers we serve, are the reasons why we've been heating things up for decades. So, whether you’re enjoying a backyard barbeque with friends, getting cozy indoors during the winter, or preparing an epicurean delight in your new restaurant, Southwest Gas is here to support your comfort and your lifestyle.

Southwest Gas is an equal opportunity employer, disability / veteran.