Southwest Gas Corporation · 4 days ago
Engineering Technician
North Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$31.77/hr - $46.07/hrSouthwest Gas Corporation is a leading provider in the gas industry, and they are seeking an Engineering Technician to support their operations. The role involves preparing cost estimates, designing drawings for gas distribution and transmission facilities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and engineering standards.
Oil and Gas
Responsibilities
Maintain working technical proficiency on FOMS, FieldSmart, AutoCAD, Excel, and other software applications as needed
Prepare and/or coordinate construction design drawings and cost estimates
Use Company engineering and operation standards to aid in the design of basic and comprehensive facility installations
Assist department management in investigation and research of complex projects
Visualize and analyze complex construction projects from start to completion
Provide work guidance to lower classifications or contractors as appropriate
Train others as required
May prepare and conduct training for outside agencies
Provide assistance to others as needed
Perform field visits
May attend utility coordination meetings held by governmental agencies
Design, estimate and prepare contract bid documents for projects
May request and/or negotiate grant of easements
May research and write easement and right-of-way proposals for Company facilities
May coordinate franchise jobs involving design, revision, replacement or relocation of Company facilities
Review and understand complex design drawings and as-builts
Utility conflict review and resolution
Prepare and review data reports
Prepare MAOP certifications
Facilitate leak survey as needed
Perform line locating as needed
Collect payments in the field for main or service relocation
Assist with duties needed in the permitting process
Perform duties in a manner that is in compliance with Company, local, state and federal regulations, safety and emergency practices and procedures
Perform and coordinate compliance related activities
Promote good public relations
May provide support during emergency incidents and assist in the record research and system action plan
Interact effectively and negotiate with outside agencies and internal departments
Perform compliance quality control checks and reviews
Perform other duties as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job
Qualification
Required
Experience and training as a GIS Specialist, Construction Technician or equivalent engineering related classification or experience and training in the natural gas construction field
Knowledge of general construction practices, engineering standards, federal/state pipeline safety regulations
Fundamentals of land surveying, soil structure and conditions
Use of office equipment such as reproduction machines, calculators, personal computers, etc
PC software programs including spreadsheets, word processing, and AutoCAD
Advanced drafting practices and skills
Use of engineering filing procedures and record keeping
Ability to interact effectively with outside agencies and internal departments
Meet and maintain the physical requirements of the position
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Available to perform shift work, staggered work week, including recognized holidays
Available to work overtime
Able to wear and use all personal protective safety equipment as operating conditions dictate
Able to work outdoors, exposed to extremes in temperatures and conditions
Successfully complete all aspects of required training
Comply with company rules of general conduct, company policies and procedures
Able to use a computer
Company
Southwest Gas Corporation
Southwest Gas is engaged in the business of purchasing, transporting and distributing the environmental fuel of choice - natural gas.
Founded in 1931
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Julie Williams
Senior Vice President/Continuous Improvement & Optimization
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Frank Stanbrough
Vice President/Continuous Improvement & Optimization at Southwest Gas Corporation
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2025-11-27
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