Position Purpose

The Engineer II – Gas Engineering performs routine to moderately complex engineering work for MGE’s gas distribution system with increasing independence. This developing-level role supports project design, construction coordination, system documentation, permitting, and stakeholder communication while continuing to build technical judgment, utility knowledge, and ownership of assigned work.

Core Responsibilities

Note: This is not an all-inclusive listing.

• Performs routine to moderately complex gas engineering assignments related to gas mains, services, regulator stations, and related facilities.
• Prepares designs, estimates, drawings, documentation, and project materials with guidance on unusual or complex issues.
• Coordinates defined project activities with Gas Operations, Construction, contractors, municipalities, developers, and customers.
• Reviews construction plans, maps, field information, and utility records to identify conflicts, support project decisions, and recommend solutions.
• Supports permitting, environmental documentation, traffic control planning, stormwater requirements, and right-of-way coordination.
• Applies MGE standards, safety practices, engineering procedures, and regulatory requirements to assigned work.
• Uses CAD, GIS, GPS, survey equipment, and engineering systems to develop accurate project records and deliverables.
• Identifies process or design improvement opportunities and shares recommendations with more experienced engineers or leadership.

Behavioral Competencies

Note: These are in addition to MGE’s Core Competencies.

• Action Oriented – Takes initiative to complete assigned work and resolve routine issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborates – Coordinates effectively with internal and external partners on defined project needs.
• Decision Quality – Applies standards, data, field information, and guidance to make sound routine decisions.
• Plans and Aligns – Organizes tasks, priorities, and project details to meet commitments and support team objectives.
• Ensures Accountability – Owns assigned deliverables, follows through on commitments, and escalates concerns appropriately.

Skills

• Gas distribution design, project documentation, and construction coordination – Developing to Proficient
• Road construction plan review, utility record review, and issue identification – Developing to Proficient
• Safety, environmental, permitting, traffic control, and regulatory requirements – Developing to Proficient
• CAD, GIS, GPS, survey tools, computerized design systems, and technical records – Developing to Proficient
• Communication, customer service, stakeholder coordination, and follow-through – Proficient

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited program required; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Engineer-in-Training certification or ability to obtain preferred.

Experience

• 2–4 years of relevant engineering, utility, project design, construction coordination, or related technical experience preferred.
• Experience supporting gas distribution, utility infrastructure, permitting, construction, or field coordination work preferred.

Work Location

• This hybrid role is based at our Madison, WI headquarters. While three days onsite is the minimum, team collaboration and business needs may require additional in-office presence.

Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.