Integrity Verification Engineer/ Program Manager

Integrity Verification Engineer/ Program ManagerDescriptionFunctional Expertise:

Develop technical procedures, projects, and engineering designs, by interacting with staff and performing quality reviews to ensure designs meet PHMSA, State, and Company standards

Follow established Asset Development Processes (ADP) to ensure meaningful structure exists to meet departmental and company objectives

Work to establish and organize the detailed historical records pertaining to gas system integrity

Track projects from concept through completion with responsibility for schedule and budget variances

Business Acumen:

Develop permanent records and evaluation processes to an established standard

Design engineering solutions that provide the most efficient and cost effective long term solutions for ongoing issues with the gas distribution system

Follow manager’s guidance for developing roles and responsibilities for department and contractors

Ensure that applicable requirements and standards for reporting are followed

Assure compliance with Company policies & procedures

Identify and properly manage project risk

Engagement:

Collaborate with Construction Management, GIS and Asset Data Services, System Integrity and System Planning leaders to produce effective solutions and designs

Track project metrics to identify project risks

Identify and track scope changes per the Change Management process (e.g. adequately documented, impact analysis, approved, etc.)

Attend regular department and project meetings

Driving Results :

Provide scheduling and budgeting support to ensure that budgeted projects are constructed within budget year

Develop project execution plans

Support departmental O&M goals

Participate in scorecard process for contractors

QualificationsIVP Engineer (Program Manager):Education, Experience, Certifications/Licenses: Level 5Required: BA/BS degree in engineering from ABET accredited university. 4 years of progressive engineering experience in project management, project engineering, or construction management of natural gas or other pipeline facilities. 1 years familiarity and experience with Gas Safety regulations or utility pipeline construction practicesPreferred: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate Degree in Civil, Industrial, Chemical, or Mechanical EngineeringEducation, Experience, Certifications/Licenses: Level 6Required: BA/BS degree in engineering from ABET accredited university. 7 years of progressive engineering experience in project management, project engineering, or construction management of natural gas or other pipeline facilities. 3 years familiarity and experience with Gas Safety regulations or utility pipeline construction practicesPreferred: Professional Engineer Certification (PE), Project Management Certificate (PMP), or Advanced Degree (MBA, MS, MA) Degree in Civil, Industrial, Chemical, or Mechanical EngineeringWorking Conditions/Physical Requirements: Exposure to all types of weather Travel: 20% - 25% Keyboarding: 50% Periodic Field Presence at Construction SitesSouthern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of millions of U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years of history behind us, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .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 Field: EngineeringJob Type: StandardPrimary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-AtlantaOperating Company: Southern Company GasJob Type: StandardTravel (Up to): Yes, 25 % of the TimeWork Location(s):AGLR Corporate Office - 10 Peachtree Place NE (10AtlantaCODE)10 Peachtree Place NEAtlanta, 30309Req ID: GAS2002708