JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Delta Utilities is seeking a Specialist, Engineering Gas, to create basic and intermediate natural gas distribution and transmission system designs. Manages small and medium-sized projects from design through completion including preparation of plans, specifications, permits and contracts. Designs new or relocation pipe facilities and issue orders on natural gas distribution facilities for subdivisions, system improvements, and public improvement projects.  Works under the close supervision and direction of an engineer, or engineering manager.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Designs basic and intermediate gas distribution facilities and associated support systems including cathodic protection.
• Prepares long range capacity piping plans, easements and permits, bid packages and contracts, relocation and letter agreements, redline/greenline proposals, regulatory proposals for service area certification, and main replacement program documentation packets.
• Prepares cost estimates, material specifications and schedules, system capacity and pressure study modeling and analyses.
• Prepares and submits construction drawings for facilities.
• Prepare economic feasibility studies and make recommendations for new load and system replacement work.
• Prepare presentations for customers and management.
• Manages deadlines to complete projects at time and budget.
• Coordinates efforts with customers, and government agencies.
• Provides design support for local gas operations.
• Prepares operational procedures to complete projects. Communicate with district employees, when necessary, where corrections need to be made or assisting them with a problem.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar, spelling and punctuation. 

Minimum experience required of the position

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction, utility operations, utility support roles, or related industry experience.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
• Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
•  Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
• The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.

• Able to work daily in all types of weather conditions.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
• Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion.
• Able to work rotating shifts, if required.
• Able to respond to emergency calls and/or callouts and occasionally return to work while off duty.
• Able to wear and operate personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs daily.
• Able to be included in random drug screen pool required for DOT drivers and DOT safety sensitive positions.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to aide in restoration efforts.
• Able to exert in excess of 30 pounds of force occasionally and in excess of 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle for multiple hour trips.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas service across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Once all announced transactions are complete, Delta Utilities will be a $1.7 billion organization representing 600,000 customers and among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and will acquire Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in summer 2025.

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers.  We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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