Station Engineer

Job Description

Take Your Engineering Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our Engineering team is looking for you! Kleinfelder (KLF) provides high-quality solutions to natural gas utilities and pipeline operators. You can be a part of an exciting and diverse group of professionals that are committed to being the best at what they do.

Step into Your New Role

We are looking for a Station Engineer to join Kleinfelder with flexibility to be aligned to our Columbus, OH office (Hybrid). The Station Engineer develops broad knowledge and skills in various station and facility projects, independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features. The Station Engineer collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments and may be required to perform activities such as station and plant design, collaborate closely with clients on project execution, cost estimating, field measurements, field testing, preparation and correction of field drawings, ordering material, initiation of permits, preparing operating and maintenance instructions, data analysis, compilation and reporting of technical data, construction support, subcontractor management and performance of other related duties.

As a Station Engineer, you will be expected to:

Prepare designs, calculations, drawings, layouts, and studies from field inspections, preliminary sketches, specifications, and instructions requiring knowledge of engineering practices and shop and field procedures

Review designs and documentation to ensure compliance with codes, standards and design criteria

Acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods

Field visits to facilities to obtain on-site information applicable to scope

Perform gas system network and hydraulic analysis

Understand and utilize station maintenance practices

Understand gas metering, regulation and SCADA

Prepare construction specification and bid package

Utilize calculators and software to size equipment based on flow parameters

Perform station design and material selection

Create feasibility studies

Develop status reports with task completion, progress, challenges, and solutions

Oversee field testing of newly installed facilities

Utilize modeling software for Pipe Stress Analysis assessment and generate report

Work closely with other workgroups at our clients' place of business and KLF offices

Facilitate design review meetings with key stakeholders

Coordinate various inspection and testing methods, gather data, analyze, and report findings

Demonstrate sound engineering judgment

Assign tasks to and coordinate with drafting and administrative staff

Assign tasks to and coordinate work of Associate Engineers and technicians or administrative staff within team

Provide guidance, instruction, and coaching to entry-level and other Engineers on team

Assist in determining schedule & budget requirements

Consideration for a Station Engineer position requires the following certifications or experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering (or related Engineering degree)

3-6 years relevant experience

Technical communication

Proficient use of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint

Utility business understanding (Desired)

Valid Driver's license

Perform and manage moderate design tasks

Prepare portions of project documents

Perform research and investigations

Project Management: Manage multiple projects, prioritization, time management and delegating work to team members

Evaluate methodologies, best practice, tools, processes, procedures and technology; assessing potential fit, benefit, and impact for engineering work

Suggest improvements to process, and is a knowledge resource for other team members

Engineer-In-Training Certification (Desired)

Working knowledge of CAD and GIS software (Desired)

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:  Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:   Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development:   We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:   Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

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