- Salary
- $40 – $45/hr
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Engineering
- Closing date
- Today
Description
Job Title: Engineer I
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Estimated Duration: 12 Months
Description:
Engineer I - Project Execution
Project Execution provides engineering, project management, and construction coordination support for natural gas pipeline capital projects. This position supports project delivery through planning, design, bidding, construction and closeout.
The role applies engineering principles, technical analysis, and project management skills to develop engineering recommendations, resolve technical and construction issues, and support safe, timely, and cost-effective project execution.
The engineer works closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, contractors, inspectors, municipalities, property owners, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. This position requires technical capability, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to manage multiple assignments in both office and field environments.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering and Technical Support
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Estimated Duration: 12 Months
Description:
Engineer I - Project Execution
Project Execution provides engineering, project management, and construction coordination support for natural gas pipeline capital projects. This position supports project delivery through planning, design, bidding, construction and closeout.
The role applies engineering principles, technical analysis, and project management skills to develop engineering recommendations, resolve technical and construction issues, and support safe, timely, and cost-effective project execution.
The engineer works closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, contractors, inspectors, municipalities, property owners, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. This position requires technical capability, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to manage multiple assignments in both office and field environments.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering and Technical Support
- Perform engineering calculations, technical analysis, and evaluations to support pipeline design and project execution.
- Review engineering plans and construction documents for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with company standards, and applicable requirements.
- Evaluate natural gas system capacity, pressure requirements, and operational needs as applicable to assigned projects.
- Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and material orders.
- Assess field conditions and proposed construction changes for impacts to design, safety, operations, project scope, cost, and schedule.
- Support and manage assigned projects through planning, design, construction and closeout.
- Prepare bid packages, support contractor evaluation, and selection.
- Coordinate construction kick-off meetings, construction readiness, project schedules, resource planning, and execution activities.
- Coordinate contractor activities and monitor performance against project requirements, schedules, and contractual obligations.
- Coordinate contractor, inspector, and field resource scheduling and allocation with responsible teams.
- Support permit acquisition, track permit requirements, and coordinate with municipalities and permitting authorities.
- Coordinate activities among Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, contractors, inspectors, environmental representatives, property owners, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare and initiate field change orders, support purchase order management and contract modifications, and route requests through established approval processes.
- Coordinate field and engineering issue resolution, including escalation, documentation, and follow-up.
- Track project progress, budgets, forecasts and schedules.
- Identify project risks, evaluate potential impacts, and coordinate mitigation actions.
- Communicate project status, technical issues, risks, and schedule impacts to project teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
- Maintain accurate engineering and project documentation, including calculations, technical decisions, approved changes, construction records, and closeout packages.
- Coordinate project closeout, record management, and required system updates.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering program. Preferred disciplines include Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or related engineering fields.
- 2-4 years of engineering, utility, construction management, project execution, or construction project experience.
- Ability to perform engineering calculations and technical evaluations using standard engineering tools and software.
- Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable codes and regulations.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret technical data to support engineering recommendations.
- Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Oracle and other engineering and project management software applications.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with natural gas distribution systems, utility construction, or infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of natural gas system design, pipeline construction, pressure regulation, and utility operations.
- Experience using gas network modeling or hydraulic analysis software.
- Familiarity with permitting processes, municipal coordination, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with project management principles, contractor oversight, and capital project delivery.
Skills
OracleComplianceProject Management