The Engineer Design position for Nicor Gas assists in the planning, design, and development of technical standards for gas distribution and transmission infrastructure projects. The right candidate must be a self-starter, excellent communicator, critical thinker and able to make sound decisions. Natural Gas is an essential part of America’s Energy mix and a trusted energy source for more than 70 million homes and businesses. This position is an exciting opportunity for persons who enjoy the challenges of supporting the construction of natural gas facilities. **Please note, this position is posted as a job family and may be filled at either the Engineer, I (Level 3), Engineer, II (Level 4) or Engineer, III (Level 5). People who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education and certifications may be eligible for the advanced grade.** **As our Engineer in the design group, a typical day might include:** + Design - Performs engineering assignments involved in the design of components, features or functionality of pipeline products and operations. + Compliance - Conducts audits/reviews and tests to ensure compliance with government/industry regulations and standards. + Systems - Performs engineering assignments involving gas operations, system modeling and system design. + Project - Performs engineering assignments as part of a work team involved in planning, organizing, developing and managing complex projects. + Mechanical/Maintenance - Performs engineering tasks involved in the planning and design of mechanical equipment and components and associated tasks involving maintenance of mechanical equipment. + Hydraulic analysis- Perform system balances to determine best overall solution to solve system issues or identify system low points and methods to best solve them. **More senior positions require the following disciplines:** + Initiate project statement to get consensus on scope, deliverables, timetable, and budget. + Collect and Evaluate data required to perform engineering and design work on natural gas projects/requests (pipelines, meter & regulator stations, and gas plant facilities (gas storage, compression and vehicle fueling stations). + Work independently or as part of a team to develop options, propose solutions, and complete tasks. + Provide oversight and support for construction activities. + Develop and comply with gas transmission facility standards and processes for asset development. + Manage outside engineering services to ensure project goals are met **This might be the job for you if:** + You have a high level of interpersonal skills, with the ability to leverage internal and external stakeholders to efficiently accomplish tasks and resolve issues + You have the ability and initiative and to work in a self-guided manner and collaboratively + You have a customer focused critical thinking mindset with a demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient in proposing solutions and completing tasks. + You have excellent oral and written communication skills + You have the ability to work across a matrix organization structure with horizontal and vertical teams **What you'll bring (Depending on Level):** **Required** **LEVEL 3** + BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or General) + 1-2 years of progressive Engineering experience Or Equivalent academic education and experience **Skills:** **Required:** + Project Management + Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization. + Computer Assisted Design/Geographic Information System - basic proficiency. + MS Office - advanced proficiency **LEVEL 4:** **Education and Experience:** **Required:** + BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or General) + 2 -3 years of progressive Engineering experience **Skills:** **Required:** + Project Management + Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization + Ability to influence and persuade in decision making. + MS Office - advanced proficiency **LEVEL 5:** **Education and Experience:** **Required:** + BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or General) + 5 years of progressive engineering experience in gas standards and materials, project engineering or construction management of natural gas, pipeline facilities or other applicable industries. + 2 + years familiarity and experience with Gas Safety regulations or utility pipeline construction practices Preferred + 5-7 years of experience operations, construction, project management, engineering, quality, safety + 1-2 years supervisory or project leader experience + CAD experience. + Professional certification (e.g. project management, safety/quality management, etc) + Military experience and training may be evaluated as a potential equivalent for education, experience, skills, and knowledge **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: 10649 Job Category: Engineering Job Schedule: Full time Company: Nicor Gas Pay Range: $75,374.00 - $118,444.70 USD Annually: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.