<span>Engineering Technician</span>

$65,125 - $94,411/Yr

Southwest Gas - Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Las Vegas, NV

Utilities

About the position

The Engineering Technician plays a crucial role in preparing cost estimates and designing drawings for the fabrication and installation of gas distribution and transmission facilities. This position may involve directing other employees or contractors and coordinating compliance-related activities, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and design drawings for gas distribution and transmission facilities.
• Direct other employees or contractors as assigned.
• Perform and coordinate compliance-related activities.
• Maintain technical proficiency on software applications such as FOMS, FieldSmart, AutoCAD, and Excel.
• Prepare and coordinate construction design drawings and cost estimates.
• Assist management in investigating and researching complex projects.
• Visualize and analyze complex construction projects from start to completion.
• Provide work guidance to lower classifications or contractors as appropriate.
• Train others as required and conduct training for outside agencies.
• Perform field visits and attend utility coordination meetings held by governmental agencies.
• Design, estimate, and prepare contract bid documents for projects.
• Request and negotiate grant of easements and write easement proposals.
• Coordinate franchise jobs involving design, revision, replacement, or relocation of facilities.
• Review and understand complex design drawings and as-builts.
• Prepare and review data reports and MAOP certifications.
• Facilitate leak surveys and perform line locating as needed.
• Collect payments in the field for main or service relocation.
• Assist with permitting process duties and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Promote good public relations and provide support during emergency incidents.
• Perform compliance quality control checks and reviews.

Requirements

• Experience and training as a GIS Specialist, Construction Technician, or equivalent engineering-related classification.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and engineering standards.
• Familiarity with federal/state pipeline safety regulations.
• Understanding of land surveying fundamentals and soil structure conditions.
• Proficiency in using office equipment and PC software programs including spreadsheets, word processing, and AutoCAD.
• Advanced drafting practices and skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with outside agencies and internal departments.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the natural gas construction field.
• Ability to visualize and analyze complex construction projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $31.31 - $45.39 per hour.
• Flexible compensation offers based on candidate experience and skills.