WEC Energy Group Rosemount , MN 55068
Posted 1 week ago
Minnesota Energy Resources delivers natural gas to customers in 179 communities across Minnesota.
MERC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Gas Distribution Designer in our Rosemount, Minnesota location.
Job Summary
The Gas Distribution Designer's primary focus is the design and estimating of customer initiated requests involving main extensions, subdivisions, and small commercial gas projects including:
Gas main and service (2" or larger)
Gas relocations requested by customer
System upgrades to piping for company request
Subdivisions
Customer or governmental relocation requests:
Road relocations with plans and notes from Engineer
Customer initiated relocations
Smaller infrastructure project estimates:
Third party damages on gas system (main)
Gas main abandonments
Leak repair main replacements
Job Responsibilities
Provides Construction/Maintenance Plans, evaluate construction methods, operate design tools, specify materials and coordinate plans with construction contractor
Prepare construction costs, calculate material and labor costs, and apply proper accounting
Process work requests utilizing customer information for loads tom complete customer extension model after estimate is completed. Communicate contract/contribution to required parties for customer initiated requests. Obtain appropriate permits within specified time. Coordinate with other departments for specialty reviews (i.e. Environmental) for additional permitting needs
Complete Construction Packet to include construction methods, permits, detailed maps showing design notes of tie-ins, location, and/or depth, and all design details
Complete the closing of all work requests/work projects, review documentation from contractor for completeness, prepare job packet for mapping and create "as built" documentation for record retention
Maintains quality service by following distribution standards, Company policies and procedure manuals and necessary support for customer restoration efforts
Creates positive customer interactions by providing timely information to customers and expedited requests
Attend preconstruction meetings as required/requested for business unit/region, customer and/or governmental relocations. Perform field work as needed for construction
Collaborates with engineers, construction coordinators, technicians and others on status of projects
Maintain technical knowledge by completing required testing/training, attending educational workshops, and reviewing technical publications
The design and estimating of larger projects initiated by the Company (new area surcharge, integrity mains, etc.) can/will be estimated by Engineer or Manager for budgeting purposes. Dependent on size and detail, larger projects may be completed by external engineering firm for bid documents
Minimum Qualifications
End Date: 06/26/2024
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
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WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class.
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Location:
Rosemount, MN, US, 55068
Company: Minnesota Energy Resources (MER)
Req ID: 4175
WEC Energy Group