Public Utilities Engineer
Hourly: $23.10 - $41.17
*With regards to work location, after an initial probationary period in the Lansing (7109 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI), this position has the potential to be assigned to a remote office or home work station in various regions of the State. The specific location of a remote office or home work station will be dependent on the business needs of the agency.
As a damage prevention engineer at the senior level, independently provides enforcement of the Michigan MISS DIG Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act (PA 174), the Michigan Gas Safety Standards, the minimum Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations, and various orders and directives to ensure the protection and safety of persons and property in the State of Michigan in the areas of underground facility damage prevention and pipeline safety. Performs reviews of pipeline operators to ensure compliance with their own design, construction, operation, maintenance, and emergency procedures. Also responsible for receiving notification of gas-related pipeline accidents, failures, and damage-related incidents at all times of the day, responding on-site when necessary to facilitate investigations, and preparing technical reports for recommendations to prevent recurrence. As a senior level damage prevention engineer, provides the Commission with technical assistance and support in the preparation of data and information related to damage prevention and pipeline safety; serves as a designated task force or special project leader on in-house gas operations’ projects or industry committees; serves as the lead investigator on special field assignments; and testifies as an expert witness in contested proceedings related to pipeline safety or damage prevention.