Engineer IV (Gas Utility)

Company: Algonquin
Location: Columbus
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Purpose The Engineer IV (Lead Engineer) is accountable for leading a small team through the formulation, administration and execution of company annual operating plans and budgets consistent with company objectives, government regulations and current technology. The Engineer IV will utilize abilities to make well formulated or immediate decisions related to engineering and design of gas distribution system facilities to meet Federal and State laws, Company Policies, customer needs, system reliability & safety requirements. Accountabilities Strategically plan for growth demands and lead the Company's DIMP and Gas System Enhancement Program Application of well-developed technical knowledge in planning, conducting and coordinating difficult assignments Lead Engineering project teams Make independent decisions in the planning, prioritizing and completing technical assignments. Review and QC the work of teammates as appropriate Schedule and plan work for team Provide feedback in performance evaluation and people development Approve time cards for personnel that work with the team Education and Experience Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field. Requires experience with CAD and GIS software 7 Years' experience in Gas Distribution System design, engineering and planning P.E. a plus Who we are We know that the services we provide directly affect and are essential to our customers' quality of life and wellbeing. From homes to hospitals, elder-care facilities to elementary schools, our customers depend on our ability to continue to provide safe and reliable energy and water services. For more than 30 years, Liberty has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our renewable energy and regulated utility services into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged - Sustaining Energy and Water for Life. Today, Liberty provides regulated water, electricity, and natural gas utility services to over 807,000 customers in the United States and Canada. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represents over 2 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity and more than 1.6 GW of renewable energy projects under construction. Through embedding sustainability in our day-to-day business decisions and putting our customers first in all that we do, we know that we can do well by doing good. We recognize that we have a role to play in leading the energy transition towards greener solutions for our customers and communities. And, our recent recognition in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and as one of the Top 10 of Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World ranking are testaments to our work in sustainability. About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp: Liberty is a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. ("Algonquin"). Algonquin is a North American diversified generation, transmission and distribution utility with $11 billion of total assets. Common shares, preferred shares, and installment receipts are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, AQN.PR.D, and AQN.IR. APUC's common shares are also listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AQN. Visit our Careers Site at https://jobs.libertyenergyandwater.com/ Follow us on Twitter and join the conversation AQN_Utilities & AQN_Careers What we offer Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy Share purchase/match plan Pension Plan Free refreshments Top Talent Program Volunteer paid days off Employee Assistance Program Achievement fund Free parking, including free electrical charging We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role, and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities. As part of our commitment, we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify the Talent Acquisition Team. Nearest Major Market: Columbus GA

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