Project Engineer, Gas System Planning

The Gas Systems Planning Engineer position will analyze, plan, and design natural gas distribution systems using engineering principles, hydraulic models, and system knowledge. The Engineer will execute measurable results in system analysis and reliability, long?range planning, and peak demand preparedness. Collaboration is essential with key stakeholders across the company, including engineering, operations, gas control, energy supply, electric system planning, clean technologies, sales, finance, regulatory, & compliance. This position performs, or assists in, major / complex projects including the design, procurement, installation, and testing of systems and devices that will repair, replace, improve or increase the Gas organizations physical assets and provide for permit requirements and regulatory compliance.

This is a hybrid position. The first three months will be full?time in the office.

Essential Functions

• Build, utilize, and maintain hydraulic models to analyze and plan natural gas distribution systems
• Verify hydraulic model performance using actual system flows / pressures & calibrate hydraulic models using statistical regression analyses of market and large customer demands
• Collaborate with gas control and supply services on capacity management and planning
• Conduct feasibility studies to determine gas service requirements for existing and potential customers
• Identify locations for isolation valves for optimum system control
• Provide timely emergency support
• Develop winter operations plans and SCADA alarm parameters
• Recommend placement of pressure charts to identify and investigate potential deficiencies and optimize recommendations to maintain / enhance gas distribution infrastructure reliability
• Develop long?range plans for infrastructure replacement, load growth, and system optimization
• Collaborate with Electric System Planning & Clean Technologies to analyze capacity, with respect to integrated energy planning and non?pipeline alternatives
• Foresee betterment needs and recommend system improvements
• Develop, prioritize, and submit capital budget requests to address load growth, peak demand preparedness, and reliability
• Provide information and analysis to support regulatory initiatives
• Operate, maintain, and enhance computer hardware / software necessary to support accurate system analysis & integrate new technologies and existing company systems
• Design systems or installations to fit the Companys objectives, with some latitude for independent action and decision making, conforming to industry standards, guidelines, and regulations of federal, state and local authorities
• Specify and procure materials and equipment, coordinate in?house and contract labor to install and test new installations in a timely fashion with input from vendors, engineers, and company departments
• Develop and maintain procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and codes
• Train junior staff and review all their work
• Oversee the procurement of all federal, state, and local permits and notifications required for each job. Provide technical and financial support to upper management for future needs and budget allocations
• Support values and commitment to Eversources mission, strategy, and values. Provide direction or assistance in carrying out assignments. Coordinate resources required to complete processes or projects
• Utilize fundamental gas flow equations and hydraulic software to design or recommend changes to existing gas piping systems, including Synergi Gas by DNV

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge / Skill

Education

Experience

Working Conditions

Mental Aspects

Please submit a resume with your education.

Competencies

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross?functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is :

$112,980.00$125,530.00

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers needs is part of every employees role. If employed, you will be given an emergency restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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