Engineer - Integrity

at Summit Utilities/AOG in FORT SMITH, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

The Engineer - Integrity is primarily responsible for supporting Pipeline Integrity Risk Models in addition to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with natural gas transmission and distribution pipeline assets. This role supports compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including 49 CFR 192 Subpart P (DIMP), and plays a key role in transmission integrity risk modeling and capital prioritization.

The engineer will develop, maintain, and apply pipeline risk models; analyze asset data; and provide technical recommendations to support engineering processes.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Risk Modeling & Analysis

Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining probabilistic and quantitative pipeline risk models using structured logic, threat identification, and weighting factors.Analyze assets, inspection, and operational data to identify integrity threats and support risk ranking and prioritization.Support capital planning by aligning risk reduction opportunities with integrity projects and system upgrades.

Regulatory Compliance & Audits

Participate in internal audits, peer reviews, and regulatory inspections related to integrity management and risk assessment.Ensure compliance with PHMSA, API, ASME, AMPP, and other regulatory standards.

Collaboration & Reporting

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Corrosion, and System Planning teams to implement effective risk mitigation strategies.Prepare technical reports, risk summaries, and presentations for internal stakeholders and regulatory audiences.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Civil, Materials, or related Engineering discipline.2+ years of experience in pipeline integrity, risk assessment, or related engineering roles.Working knowledge of pipeline integrity management regulations, including 49 CFR 192, ASME B31.8S, and API RP 1173.Experience using GIS, hydraulic modeling tools, and risk analysis software.Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 

Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.Familiarity with corrosion prevention practices and historical pipeline material (PE, HDPE, Steel, Aldyl-A, etc.) and coating practices (bare, field applied, coal tar, etc.).Prior involvement in integrity management audits, or PHMSA inspections.Experience using JANA risk modeling software (Lighthouse, Spotlight) or simi



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.



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