Job description

Summary

Responsible for handling the engineering aspects for most projects dealing with natural gas feeder and distribution mains (such as bridge crossings, railroad crossings, shallow installations, and excessive cover) and for directly coordinating or overseeing the coordination of main replacement projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle calls and correspondence from Construction and Leak & Maintenance foremen, general foremen, civic inspectors, External Affairs, and other departments regarding the status of jobs and projects
• Schedule and prioritize projects that are going to construction or have a higher priority due to the Company’s requirements
• Prepare necessary paperwork related to the Company’s procedures for gas main and service work as required, including utility agreements and other documents
• Attend utility meetings and pre-construction meetings to negotiate with representatives from engineering firms and municipalities to reduce the impact of proposed improvements to the Company’s existing facilities
• Attend site meetings, when necessary, to resolve specific issues or conflicts with the Company’s facilities and proposed improvements
• Record and track each set of improvement plans from preliminary to final stage through construction
• Assist in the daily coordination, assignment of work and oversight of GIS Analyst and Construction Engineers
• Work on special projects: bridge crossings; railroad crossings; design non-normal services, such as for loft buildings; work with those blasting near the Company’s mains; and calculate stress on pipelines with non-typical amounts of cover
• Responsible for specifying and having placed on order most non-stock material required for all types of main and service work
• Review the design and cost estimates for all types of main and service work; review delivery pressures; and justify proposed main work
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Characteristics and Competencies

• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving and changing culture
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and establish rapport with a diverse array of people.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in order to meet individual goals and deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and display a positive attitude for this dynamic environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Required Education (certifications, licenses)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Engineering Degree preferred

Required knowledge, skill and abilities

• Three years of related engineering experience preferred
• Two years of practical design experience and interaction with road/highway agencies preferred

Physical demands, environment and schedule

• Normal Work Environment – Work is normally performed in a shared office environment
• Typically, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Overtime and/or travel may be required

Competencies

We Advance

We Care

We Collaborate

We Have Perspective

Company Overview

At Spire, we believe energy exists to help people. To enrich their lives, grow their businesses, advance their communities. It’s a simple idea, but one that’s at the heart of our business. We’re dedicated to understanding our customers’ needs and goals to better serve them today and tomorrow. That’s why we’re always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

We value safety, inclusion, and integrity. We connect to people, get the job done, and leave a memory and everything about our culture comes back to one thing: a handshake at the front door. We have 4 essential behaviors that show how the Spire culture comes to life:

Living Spire Behaviors

• We Collaborate: We reach across boundaries to connect with each other and deliver on our promises. We put teamwork first, knowing that our collective energy makes us stronger.
• We Care: We create good memories by treating people how we want to be treated: We are inclusive, respectful and kind. We actively create a caring culture that feels like a handshake at the front door.
• We Advance: We are active learners who never stop looking for ways to innovate and improve ourselves, and our company. We embrace ongoing development and process improvement with passion and tenacity.
• We Have Perspective: We strive to gain additional perspective about Spire’s business and the ever-changing energy industry. We know that every employee plays an important role in Spire’s success, and we give our best to better understand how to help move the company forward.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,900.00 - $101,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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