EnergyUtilities Engineer 3 at State of Washington

DescriptionWASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONRespect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.Help protect the consumers of Washington state!Energy/Utilities Engineer 3Salary Consideration: Range 67 Step A ($82872) Step L ($108780) annually.The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates qualifications. Typically Step M of the pay range is a longevity step.This recruitment is open until January 01 2025 at 11:59pm.UTC reserves the right to render a hiring decision and/or choose to close or extend this recruitment at any given time. Applications for this recruitment could be used to fill comparable positions that open within the next 60 days.The Opportunity:The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is seeking to fill an Energy/Utility Engineer 3 position to support the mission of the Pipeline Safety Division and is specifically aimed at enhancing public health and safety through regulatory compliance. This is done primarily by conducting inspections of regulated hazardous liquid and gas pipeline companies to ensure compliance with state and federal pipeline safety rules and regulations.Hybrid:Although this is a hybrid opportunity the successful incumbent must reside within Washington state and must be available to report to the Lacey Washington headquarters building as needed.Travel: This position will necessitate travel throughout Washington state and occasionally other parts of the U.S. that involve overnight stays for inspections incidents training conferences and for meetings. This may occur during and/or outside normal work hours (including remote locations) that may include overnight stays.Who We Are:Our mission is to protect the people of Washington by ensuring that investor-owned utility and transportation services are safe equitable reliable and fairly priced.We protect consumers by regulating the rates services and practices of private or investor-owned utilities and transportation companies to ensure they are safe equitable reliable and affordable.The UTC is continually recognized for its excellence and integrity as a regulatory agency as we challenge the status quo and ourselves to ensure equitable outcomes for our customers and the people of Washington State. We recognize that our employees are the key to the agencys success. We are committed to our work but value balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and offers continuing learning opportunities meaningful work and a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits or working at UTC please visit our website.What We Offer Our Employees:UTC fosters an environment ofdiversity equity inclusion and belonging while striving to hire and retain a workforce from the communities we serve.We place importance on a healthybalance between personal and professional lives; offering flexible work schedules wellness programs and mobile/telework opportunities.Through the state our employees (and their families) are offered options for medical dental vision and basic life insurance.We offer enrollment into the state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan.Throughout a calendar year employees receive a minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year and 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday in addition to accruing sick leave.Our Values:Respect - We treat every person and interaction with consideration and goodwill.Professionalism - We are committed to excellence in our work and conduct.Integrity - We do the right things for the right reasons - trusting others to do the same.How to Apply:Interested in joining the UTC team Click the Apply button at the top to begin! We only consider candidates for further screening if the following documents are attached to your completed application packet.Letter of Interestdescribing how you meet the position qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate.Resumedetailing your applicable experience and education.References: At least three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers and email addresses. One (1) contact MUST be your current or most recent supervisor.The initial screening of candidates will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the application including answers provided to the Supplemental Questionnaire along with the required attachments - letter of interest resume and references submitted as part of the application process.Please note see resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of the application or supplemental questionnaire.DutiesThe Position:Reporting to the Energy/Utility Engineer 4 this position responds to and investigates incidents provide technical assistance to pipeline operators local governments and communities and improves safety laws and regulations.What youll do:Youll be responsible for validating and enhancing safety standards for natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines located within the state. This is done primarily by conducting inspections of regulated hazardous liquid and gas pipeline companies to ensure compliance with state and federal pipeline safety rules and regulations. This work will require someone who is independent with efficient time management skills balancing competing priorities.This position interacts with other pipeline safety engineers UTC Consumer Protection and Regulatory Services staff support staff and assistant attorney general assigned to the program. Additionally interacts with other officials from the Federal Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) other state pipeline safety program representatives regulated pipeline personnel local government and the general public. Additional duties include but arent limited to the following:Conducts independent complex standard and specialized inspections and assessments of both interstate and intrastate gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities operations and maintenance in order to determine compliance with state and federal regulations. Investigates natural gas incidents and hazardous liquid accidents to determine cause operator responsibility and potential violations of Federal and State Pipeline Safety Standards. Prepares a written report of findings and conclusions with potential recommendations for enforcement actions.Reviews and analyzes records pertaining to operators compliance with Federal Pipeline Safety Standards (i.e. 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) sections 191 through 199) and state gas and liquid pipeline safety rules as defined by Washington Administrative Codes (WAC).Conducts compliance activities to include but are not limited to review of operation and maintenance manual operation and maintenance activities evaluation of operators design and operation of equipment pipelines pipeline pressure control and overpressure protection devices. This will involve field work in remote locations for extended periods.Performs activities that include calculations of pressure relief capacity safe operating pressures corrosion control procedures to preserve integrity of steel pipe systems odorization monitoringoperation and maintenance plans emergency plans and procedures to ensure public safety during an emergency.Compiles prepares enters and updates records data reports and other information in program databases files and other storage media in order to document inspection and investigative findings.QualificationsRequired Education Experience and Competencies:Bachelors degree in engineering with a focus on mechanical civil or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.Equivalent education or experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.Equivalent education or experience refers to a combination of college-level coursework or training and relevant technical experience that has provided the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to perform independent pipeline safety inspections and investigations.ANDThree (3) years of relevant work experience in federal and state enforcement of pipeline safety regulations including the design construction operation and maintenance of pipeline systemsPossess basic skills in the use of software comparable to MS Word Excel and Outlook. Ability to navigate the internet to find and download information. Ability to use agency unique databases to establish and update information and to extract information for reporting purposes.ORSeven (7) years of progressively responsible engineering experience in federal and state enforcement of pipeline safetyDemonstrated competency in the following areas(competency may be gained through education experience or a combination thereof):Analytical Skills- Ability to examine interpret and organize data from various sources in the identification of essential information and underlying principles or trends. Forms accurate interpretation and conclusion concerning information and develops appropriate action plan to take in response to those the absence of clear guidelines or information use judgment and critical thinking to develop appropriate meaning and form conclusions necessary to resolve the problem or issue.Research Skills- Knowledge of where and how to access required data and information; anticipates additional resources. Reviews gathered materials drawing out and recording relevant information. Recognizes when additional sources of information should be consulted and when information is suspect vague or needs to be supplemented or verified. Organizes documents and communicates research results and information in a way that can be understood interpreted and acted upon by end-users.Inspection Skills- Use critical observation skills to inspect equipment facilities programs records or operations of pipeline companies. Use analytical skills to identify factors affecting or contributing to issues of noncompliance to recognize trends and forecast anticipated problems hazards and issues that have not yet surfaced. Identify and determine specific safety improvement recommendations or requirements at the site location.Knowledge of Investigative Techniques- Understands documentation requirements chain of custody rules of evidence and interviewing techniques.Knowledge of Relevant Laws and Regulations- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of federal and state pipeline safety laws rules and regulations and the ability to explain and enforce these rules and regulations.Knowledge of Pipeline Operations and Systems- Demonstrates understanding of varied pipeline operations and systems construction practices and engineering specifications and compliance issues associated with pipeline operations and systems and sound engineering principles.Demonstration of EDI Competencies (expected of all employees)The ability to take action to learn and grow.The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.Demonstration of UTC Core Competencies (expected of all employees):AccountabilityDEI Knowledge Understanding & CommitmentSelf-Awareness and Commitment to GrowthCultivating Mutually Beneficial and Trusting Strategic PartnershipsInclusive Excellence & AllyshipMeasuring Success and ImprovementCustomer FocusResults FocusCommunication SkillsAdaptability/FlexibilitySelf-DevelopmentContinuous Process ImprovementPreferred/Desired Qualifications:An advanced degree in engineering with a focus on mechanical structural/civil or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the US Dept. of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.Licensed professional engineer.Supplemental InformationREAD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:This position is overtime eligible per the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).Carefully review your application and any requested attachments for accuracy spelling and grammar before submitting.If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify consider again! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the UTC we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the candidate needed for this or other roles.All information may be verified; additional documentation may be may be disqualified if the education and/or work experience does not include information used to meet the minimum qualifications of the job.The UTC is an equal opportunity employer. We want to make sure you have an equal opportunity to join our team. Our commitment is making sure current and future employees are treated fairly and equally without regard to age sex (including gender identity) race ethnicity disability sexual orientation veteran status marital status or religious or political affiliation.Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contactFor TTY service please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-.For more information about the UTC please visit: State of Washington: Key Skills Corporate Banking,Access Control,Gallery,Investment,Autocad,Asic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 82872 - 108780