Associate Engineer

Summit Utilities

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020;
Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023;
Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023;
Oklahoma 2022 and 2023; and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America's Best Small Employers. Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live.

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The Associate Engineer contributes technical knowledge in the evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering techniques for the purpose of designing, drafting, and modifying natural gas transmission pipelines and distribution systems. The position is responsible for assisting with all preliminary and technical engineering design work, project management, project permitting, and safe implementation of natural gas systems and projects within the Summit Utilities family of companies.

• Performs day-to-day project duties producing construction document deliverables for natural gas system projects.
• Utilizes Autodesk/Civil 3D and/or other software platforms to create and edit applicable natural gas system construction drawings, civil engineering site plans, detail drawings, and mapping.
• Assists with modeling of natural gas systems using company Gas Modeling Software (in‑house training provided).
• Reviews industry and company design standards, regulations and material specifications, and applies knowledge to system designs, calculations, and details; collects and researches industry and vendor data and analyzes information to pioneer feasible solutions; reviews design calculations and drawings with peers and modifies designs when necessary.
• Performs occasional field work to perform construction review for compliance with company standards.
• Assists with preparation and revision of construction specifications, contract documents, easement documents, and various permitting applications.
• Works closely with engineering staff and local managers to identify and fulfill necessary permit requirements for gas system projects (State DOT, USFS, COE, Railroad, City/County ROW, storm water, etc.). This may require periodic on‑site monitoring and reporting, as well as coordination and planning with outside agencies and consultants as needed.
• Assists with management of project budgets and scheduling and creates Construction Execution Plans for scopes of work.
• Researches property ownership information and develops acquisitions of any private rights‑of‑way necessary for construction work; drafts easement documents and tracks acquisition progress and payments.
• Maintains accurate record keeping related to installation and monitoring of gas systems, including pipeline inspections, excavations, as‑built drawings, and easements; coordinates with the Company’s Asset Data department and may require periodic data entry.
• Performs occasional field work to evaluate site conditions, including the use and training of GPS equipment.
• Coordinates with multiple Company departments (Operations, Construction, Sales, Legal, GIS Regulatory, and Accounts Payable).
• Other duties as assigned by Manager of Engineering.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) from an ABET accredited university in engineering.

• Demonstrated technical and analytical capability.
• Proficient computer skills working with Microsoft Office, Autodesk/Civil‑3D, and various modeling/simulation programs; ability to receive and immediately implement training on new software.
• Teamwork, collaboration, and kindness within engineering offices and local district offices.
• High level of attention to detail and willingness to develop a strong understanding of natural gas…