Posting number: 17605
Department: (H300)Energy Resources
Job classification: SR GAS ENGINEER
Posting type: Open
Categories: Utilities
Gas Planning Engineer I ($73,182.93 - $102,518.83 annually)
Gas Planning Engineer II ($84,725.47 - $118,687.71 annually)
The Gas Planning Engineer II performs professional and specialized engineering work related to the planning, operations, and functioning of the City’s natural gas systems. The primary responsibility of this classification is to ensure the short-term and long-term operational integrity by ensuring that there is sufficient capability within the natural gas distribution system to meet forecasted customer requirements in the short and long terms of the City’s natural gas systems. The work involves both short-term and long-term planning of the City’s gas systems using GasWorks software to perform hydraulic system analysis. This analysis will be used to implement designs and plans to meet immediate or near-term needs as well as develop the City’s Gas Master Plan for long-term requirements. This class will prepare cost estimates, cost projections, provide budgetary assistance related to planning, operations, and the function of short- and long-term design of the natural gas system; and develop material specifications for all materials used in the City’s natural gas systems. This class is supervised by the Energy Resources Program Manager who reviews work through conferences, meetings, inspections, and results achieved. This class performs related duties as required.
The Gas Planning Engineer II performs specialized and difficult engineering and technical work related to the planning, design, and operation of the City’s natural gas system. This Gas Planning Engineer II classification differs from the Senior Gas Engineer class by the latter having registration in the state of Arizona as a Professional Engineer and performing more difficult and varied professional engineering work assignments, with minimal direct supervision. Employees may progress to this class by noncompetitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements. Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Senior Gas Engineer upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of performance and professional registration. This class is FLSA exempt-professional.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Gas Planning Engineer II
Minimum Qualification Required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Gas Engineering or related engineering field. Four or more years of gas engineering (or related work with a natural gas utility) experience, which includes at least two years of system planning experience for a natural gas utility; OR two years experience as a Gas Planning Engineer I and certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT).
Gas Planning Engineer I
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4898.pdf
Gas Planning Engineer II
https://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs5167.pdf
Located just southeast of Phoenix, Mesa is one of the nation's fastest-growing cities. It is the third-largest city in Arizona and the nation's 36th-largest city. With affordable housing, superior schools, low crime rate and a multitude of recreational options, Mesa offers a highly attractive lifestyle. That is why more than 500,000 people call Mesa home.
City of Mesa operates under the council-manager form of government. Six members of the City Council are elected by district, with a Mayor elected at-large to a four-year term. Mesa provides a full array of municipal services including electric, gas, water, and solid waste utilities, and is proud to offer recreation and cultural opportunities such as Spring Training facilities, golf courses, libraries, museums, a cemetery, an amphitheater, and a convention center.
Nearly 4,000 people work for the City, providing vital services to the residents of Mesa. Employees enjoy competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including a defined-benefit retirement plan, paid vacation, sick and holiday time off, health/dental/vision/life/commuter insurance and a no-cost Wellness Center. Mesa fosters a workplace culture that prioritizes knowledge, respect, and integrity, and the City of Mesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
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