Job Overview

Huntsville Utilities offers a customer service–driven environment with access to industry-leading technology that supports employees’ work and provides resources for career advancement. Join us at Huntsville Utilities, where our team is focused on one goal: delivering high-quality, low-cost, safe, and reliable electric, natural gas, and water services to our customers.

Compensation and Benefits

Offer Range: $110,864 – $134,139 annually
Classification: Exempt
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Engineering Planning

Job Statement

The Engineering Lead provides technical expertise and guidance in the Engineering Department, handling complex assignments, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with system specifications. This role evaluates new products, recommends improvements, and serves as a subject matter expert in natural gas design and operations. Work is performed with minimal oversight in a lead engineering capacity, with duties ranging from advanced design functions to staff mentoring. This position may supervise intern employees.

Essential Duties

• Provide technical guidance to department staff; review documents for accuracy and applicability.

• Mentor less experienced engineers in all facets of natural gas design.

• Supervise and/or direct the project work of consultants and contractors.

• Prepare feasibility studies, preliminary design reports, cost estimates, and forecasts of system requirements based on growth trends and modeling data.

• Review plans and specifications to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies, procedures, industry standards, and applicable codes.

• Perform constructability reviews, identifying deficiencies and making recommendations for corrections.

• Review construction shop drawings to verify material compliance with project specifications.

• Conduct periodic field visits to confirm use of approved materials and compliance with project plans.

• Consult with other departments to address project impacts and resource requirements.

• Maintain and update Huntsville Utilities standards and specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards and codes.

• Stay abreast of current and proposed industry standards and regulatory requirements, including USDOT and ALPSC compliance; practical knowledge of cathodic protection requirements preferred.

Additional Duties

• Prepare and review project budgets, scopes, and justifications.

• Perform advanced engineering functions in the design and operation of natural gas distribution and transmission facilities.

• Resolve complex customer and technical issues beyond the scope of less experienced staff.

• Apply knowledge of gas pipeline, gate station, and regulator equipment design, operation, and maintenance.

• Maintain relationships with City, County, and State entities; coordinate with other departments regarding project impacts.

• Respond to emergency call-outs and participate in large restoration efforts as needed.

• Promote and enforce compliance with all safety practices and policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Credentials

• B.S. degree from an ABET-accredited school in Civil or Mechanical Engineering required.

• Current Alabama Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain licensure by comity within six (6) months of hire required.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive practical engineering experience, meeting all requirements for Engineer II.

• Strong knowledge of design, construction standards, and codes for natural gas distribution and transmission systems.

• Experience with engineering and construction practices, materials, and equipment used in gas system operations and maintenance.

• Proficiency in gas system model planning; fluids modeling experience with GasWorks or equivalent desired.

• Experience with integrated business, design, and mapping systems required.

• Strong communication and mentoring skills with ability to interact positively at all organizational levels.

Working Conditions

Equipment: Vehicle, computer, software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Bentley, Mapping/GIS software, etc.), telephone, and calculator.
Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary office work with occasional field duties; ability to work in inclement weather for extended periods while coordinating storm damage mitigation.
Other Requirements:

• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills.

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and training.

• Subject to recall and on-call duty.

• Must possess a current Alabama driver’s license.

• Safety-sensitive position; subject to periodic random drug and alcohol testing, as well as testing for reasonable suspicion.

Competencies

• Accepting Responsibility

• Building and Demonstrating Respect

• Communicating Effectively

• Delivering High-Quality Work

• Demonstrating Required Job Knowledge

• Displaying Technical Expertise

• Driving Quality & Excellence

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions

• Practicing Safety Awareness

• Solving Complex Problems

• Education

• Longevity

• Relevant Job Experience

• Using Computers and Technology

Equal Opportunity Statement

Huntsville Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. With advisement from the Department Head, review by the Compensation Analyst, and agreement from the VP of Employee Engagement, Human Resources Division (or designee), duties may be amended to reflect evolving organizational needs and priorities.