Engineer III

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Minneapolis, MN that is seeking an Engineer III.

Responsibilities:
* Applies engineering principles to design and manage projects during field installations in a natural gas distribution system for a safe, efficient, and practical manner
* Analyzes and performs engineering design, calculations, estimates, studies and coordination of gas distribution facilities installations
* Illustrates engineering sketches and effectively communicates design details to field personnel and contractors
* Conducts distribution system pressure and cathodic protection studies
* Utilizes external contacts to assure materials, supplies and information are available and exchanged to agencies and local utilities (line locations)
* Prepares economic justification (concise, factual and conclusive statements of the purpose, merits and necessity) for each project proposed to assist management with the evaluation of capital investment; This includes budget items and completion reports for specific construction projects
* Assists in evaluation of system operations and troubleshoots problems
* Reviews completed work orders and cost data to assure conformance with plans and acceptability of construction charges
* Updates estimated unit prices as needed

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial or other approved engineering discipline
* 3+ years of experience in one of the following areas: natural gas engineering, natural gas operations, utility design or related project construction design
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
* Proficiency in engineering software and tools relevant to natural gas design
* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and data
* Effective communication and teamwork skills
* Knowledge of industry standards and engineering best practices
* Strong organizational and time management abilities
* Must have experience with AutoCAD
* Knowledge of ArcGIS is highly preferred
* Knowledge of AUD, Adobe, and BlueBeam is preferred

Preference:
* Natural gas utility design experience
* Other utility design experience
* Natural gas utility experience or other related design experience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

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