Gas Pipeline Integrity Engineer IV

Gas Pipeline Integrity Engineer IV

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs.

Our Gas Operations Engineering Group is responsible for providing operational support, engineering, and planning services for Colorado Springs Utilities' natural gas distribution infrastructure. Our distribution system is comprised of more than 5,000 miles of gas mains and services, serving over 200,000 customers. We are hiring a Gas Pipeline Integrity Engineer IV with extensive knowledge of federal and state gas pipeline safety regulations, along with skills in analyzing and interpreting pipeline leak and damage data to ensure the prevention and resolution of pipeline infrastructure problems across Colorado Springs’ natural gas system. The work that you do will directly impact the current and future safety and reliability of Colorado Springs’ natural gas infrastructure. 

You will be the expert for the Leak Management Program that supports the Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP). Both of these programs outline how we manage, classify, and resolve gas pipeline leaks, which ensures our adherence to Title 49 CFR Part 192 for gas compliance and safety. You will work closely with field personnel to accurately capture necessary data and ensure crews are properly trained and supported. You will also become a data guru through analyzing and interpreting gas pipeline leak and damage data to support the safety, integrity, and reliability of Colorado Springs’ natural gas infrastructure.

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Supporting Leak Program and DIMP Plans
  • Monitoring Leak Program compliance and hosting monthly Program meetings with contributing stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for leak surveys, classifications, re-checks, lost gas calculations, repairs, and patrolling activities
  • Refine and maintain an effective Leak Management Program, to include developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards to monitor Leak Program compliance
  • Maintaining the Utilities’ Leak Rate Model and assisting with DIMP Risk Model runs to help prioritize pipeline infrastructure projects
  • Developing and implementing advanced leak detection and methane recapture projects in collaboration with operations and construction
• Managing and Trending Leak Data for Services and Mains
  • Identifying and reporting trends associated with leaks, defining criteria for the classification of leak-prone pipe, and recommending additional actions through root-cause analysis
  • Identifying appropriate leak survey frequencies for mains and services by investigating materials, locations, and cathodic protection statuses
  • Leading data validation, migration, and programmatic process improvement projects
  • Assisting with the development, implementation, and maintenance of ESRI GIS-based mobile data collection and applications
• Performing Leak Repair As-Built Reviews
  • Performing as-built reviews on all projects completed due to leak or damage repair/replacement before jobs are mapped into GIS database
  • Supporting Gas Construction, Operations and Maintenance (GCOM) Leak Search Crews & Leak Repair Construction Crews
  • Leading the testing (along with key stakeholders) for new leak detection equipment, and interfacing with Asset Management for digitizing results
  • Supporting GCOM maintenance of O&M Manual and developing Design and Engineering sections as needed to maintain the Leak Management Program through technical writing

Who You Are

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required - preferably in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, or Petroleum
• Demonstrated experience around natural gas distribution
• Knowledge of applicable federal pipeline safety regulations, including Title 49 CFR Part 192, is valued
• Experience with ESRI GIS Systems, Microsoft Power BI, and/or Risk Modeling is valued
• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is valued

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are: 120A, 12A, 51S, 881A, 32E1, 32E2, 32E3, 32E4, 32EX, 5311, 5904, 5310, 122, 5960, 8004, 144, 1301, 1302, 1310, 2070, 6004, 6005, 9620, 9622, 9624, 9626, 9630, 9631, 9632

Our Commitment to Our Employees 

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We do not just say people are important – we prove it!  That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

• Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
  • Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
  • Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
  • Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
  • Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
  • Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
• Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire 
• Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month.  Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
• Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
• Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
• Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Salary : $5,250