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Alliant Energy currently has an opportunity for a Lead Gas Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA.

 

Position Summary/Accountabilities ?

 

Provides the overall planning and design of the gas systems in assigned area of responsibility. Provides technical support and training for the field personnel. Establishes design, maintenance and construction standards based on codes and industry standards.

 

Job Functions ?

Performs engineering work requiring an advanced knowledge of engineering theory and practices requiring considerable exercise of independent analysis and a high degree of judgment. Provides leadership within the department to accomplish team efforts and initiatives. Leads and effectively coordinates activities and resources on projects in assigned area of responsibility.

 

Assesses the integrity of system elements with regards to corrosion control, pressure, capacity, safety and reliability. Determines need for projects and budgetary requirements to reconcile deficiencies in system elements and prepares multi-year plans. Works with field managers on budgetary and project matters.

 

Plans the complete design and layout for the production, transmission and distribution of gas including preparing lists of materials, sketches, drawings, specifications and equipment necessary for major construction projects.

Prepares proposals and assists in negotiating and securing bids and selecting contractors for projects.

 

Makes advanced engineering studies pertaining to main sizes, capacity and pressures and feeder point locations.

 

Works with field personnel on operations, maintenance, customer applications, corrosion control, code compliance and other advanced engineering problems relating to gas engineering work.

 

Works on the establishment and continual review of practices, procedures, plans and standards for gas to ensure compliance with codes and industry standards.

Selects materials for gas distribution through testing and assessment of available products.

 

Works with appropriate state regulatory agencies to prepare and receive needed approvals for gas projects. Prepares and files applications with state agencies, writes testimony and testifies in public hearings.

 

Works with pipeline suppliers on the design and maintenance of delivery point facilities.

 

Participates and conducts training classes for field personnel on the use of engineering standards, gas system design, operations and maintenance plan, the use of computer systems and the fundamentals of engineering.

 

Provides operating guidelines and system performance parameters for proper system operation and specialized equipment. Monitors system performance to ensure system operating performance is maintained.

 

Assists in the specification for designs of various computing systems used for engineering and operations and provides a leadership role assisting other employees in the use of such systems.

 

May perform other duties of a similar or related nature and may assist with other phases of engineering work as assigned.

 

 

Physical & Environmental Requirements ?

Physical requirements include extended hours of driving, sitting for long periods of time, speaking in front of groups, finger dexterity, hearing and seeing. Environmental requirements include working indoors and outdoors.

 

Technical/Job Skill Qualifications ?

The candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications, and have demonstrated the following technical or job skills:

 

Education equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in engineering.

 

A minimum of six years experience in progressively more responsible gas or other engineering work in a utility or equivalent.

 

Possess registration to practice professional engineering work is preferred.

 

Demonstrated ability to plan for and carry out advanced engineering projects with minimum direction.

 

Demonstrated strong knowledge of materials, construction standards and practices, state codes, etc. applicable to gas utility.

 

Working knowledge of computer operations, specifically load flow analysis and spreadsheet applications.

 

Must have a valid driver?s license.

 

Ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment.