Manager, Engineering

Job Summary

The Manager of Engineering Design for Nicor Gas is responsible for the delivery of quality, accurate, timely and cost-effective gas system infrastructure improvement designs including pipeline, regulator station and meter set designs for new business system expansions, transmission systems, public works relocations, private landowner relocations, pressure improvements and system renewal projects on distribution and transmission facilities. This role also provides engineering support for construction activity.

Representative Duties and Responsibilities :

Manage the engineering and technical assistance provided for the construction and operation of transmission and distribution facilities.

Tracks projects from concept through construction. Responsible for accounting for budget variances.

Oversee and approve designs, by performing systematic reviews of work and answering questions on difficult issues. Responsible for approximately $200,000,000 in annual capital design work.

Prepares project prioritization lists used in the annual capital budgeting process.

Manages staff performance, selection, development, succession, and retention for a department of approximately 20 technical FTEs and leased workers.

Develops engineers by teaching gas industry knowledge through coaching, in house classes, external training and field experiences.

Assures engineering designs provide the most cost-effective, long-term solution for ongoing issues with the distribution system.

Identifies potential hazards and provides safe solution and procedures for ensuring employee and public safety.

Collaborates with construction management, operations managers and technical services to produce effective designs.

Influences field operations in the development of programs to improve systems and resolve compliance issues.

Provide interface with the Customer Development, ConOps and Service Centers, discussing designs, process, and improvement areas, treating them as customers.

Perform scheduling and budgeting activities to ensure that budgeted projects are constructed within budget year.

Manage departmental O&M budget to ensure established operational goals are met including training and travel.

Prepare and administer budget according to plan. Monitors budget variances. Provides monthly explanations on variances and takes appropriate action to achieve year end targets.

Education and Experience :

Required :

BS in recognized engineering discipline, ABET accredited institution

10 years of engineering experience in an LDC / Energy Industry field

5 years supervisory experience

Skills : Required :

Good engineering base with natural gas distribution, transmission, and facility disciplines

Strong understanding and proficiency around Federal, State, and Company codes and standards

Advanced proficiency in major MS Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Strong proficiency in budgeting and budget management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred : GIS experience

Significant understanding of ratemaking processes

Strong understanding of all capital project types across all utilities

Certifications / Licenses :

Preferred :

• PE, MBA and / or PMP

Engineering Success Factors :

Executing for Results

Collaboration and Building Relationships

Learning and Thinking

Industry Knowledge / Business Acumen

Honoring Corporate Values & Standards

Leading Teams

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE : SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE : SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional / social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus / awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https : / / seo.nlx.org / southernco / pdf / SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification : 10101

Job Category : Engineering

Job Schedule : Full time

Company : Nicor Gas