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System Design Engineering (Engineering 3 or 4)

Nw Natural 🇺🇸 Happy Valley, OR 97086, United States of America

Hybrid $110,250 - $175,950 Full-time Mid-level

The role involves utilizing network modeling software to provide technical support for engineering, gas control, and strategic planning operations. Responsibilities include performing daily BTU modeling, developing hydraulic models, and conducting flow and pressure studies to ensure system reliability.

Responsibilities

  • Performs Daily BTU modeling to determine the heat content of gas required for customer billing accuracy
  • Develops new hydraulic models using GIS data, which includes importing pipelines, regulator stations, gate stations, and storage assets
  • Conducts quarterly updates to hydraulic models using current field data to maintain accuracy and system reliability
  • Briefs internal stakeholders on the gas distribution system in preparation for winter operations
  • Implements customer regression-based forecasting using DNV Synergii's Customer Management Module (CMM) and allocates customer demands to hydraulic models

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or civil engineering
  • 5+ years of experience for Engineering Level 3, and 8+ years of experience for Engineering Level 4
  • Ability to register as a Professional Engineer (PE) is highly desired
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction-related work or utility construction/installation for Level 3
  • Demonstrated experience in a leadership role overseeing and coordinating multiple functions to complete projects
  • Knowledge and experience in the application of federal pipeline safety rules, utility construction standards, and OSHA regulations

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness – Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
  • Free access to an online wellness resources platform
  • Work Life Balance - Up to 23 Vacation Days, 80 Hours of Sick Time, 10 paid holidays, and 3 floating
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 3 weeks paid parental leave
  • Financial - Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
  • Competitive 401K company contribution and match
  • 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement

Key Skills

Engineering System planning Network modeling GIS data Hydraulic modeling DNV Synergii's Customer Management Module (CMM) Customer regression-based forecasting Leadership Communication Time management Federal pipeline safety rules Utility construction standards OSHA regulations Problem-solving Collaboration Project management

About Nw Natural

NW Natural (NYSE: NWN) is a local natural gas distribution company that currently provides natural gas service to approximately 2 million people in more than 140 communities through more than 800,000 meters in Oregon and Southwest Washington, with one of the tightest, most modern pipeline systems in the nation. NW Natural consistently leads the industry with high J.D. Power & Associates customer satisfaction scores.

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