Engineer IA121124

Job Description:

Engineer IA121124

Description

This position is located at 200 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas, steam, water and sewer utilities in Missouri. We ensure that Missourians receive safe and reliable utility services at just, reasonable and affordable rates. The Safety Engineering Department performs safety inspections of jurisdictional natural gas operators in Missouri for compliance with the Commission’s pipeline safety rules; investigates incidents involving natural gas; participates in complaint cases against jurisdictional natural gas operators; performs construction inspections and evaluations of pipeline systems and operators; and provides technical support in gas cases to others.

• Act as an inspector for a minimum of 85 inspection days per year of pipeline safety inspections including but not limited to standard records and field inspections, operations and maintenance and emergency plan procedures.
• Complete specialized, required training over a period of years necessary to perform all inspection types required for the department.
• Provide reports and testimony before the PSC and other regulatory bodies.
• Position requires approximately 50% travel, including overnight and some weekend travel.

• • A Bachelor’s degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university in engineering or equivalent (December graduates are welcome to apply);
  • 0-4 years of progressive engineering experience, one year of experience in a regulatory, compliance, or utility environment preferred
  • Successful completion of the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) examination is preferred
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri required for the Professional Engineer position
  • Experience with spreadsheets and word processing is essential
  • The ability to work well in a team environment is a must
  • Strong verbal communication, analytical, writing and interpersonal skills and personal computer experience is required
  • Prior experience with natural gas pipeline design, construction, operation, or maintenance, or regulatory oversight of natural gas pipelines is preferred

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Salary:

$65,048-$77,651 per Year