National Fuel Gas Company · 9 hours ago
Automation & Electrical Engineer – Buffalo, NY
Williamsville, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $117K/yr
4+ years expNational Fuel Gas Company is seeking an Automation & Electrical Engineer for their Engineering Services department located in Williamsville, NY. The role involves project management and technical guidance for pipeline measurement, process, and compression activities, as well as designing and evaluating automation and control systems to ensure efficient operations.
EnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Project management and technical guidance for the design and implementation of projects associated with pipeline measurement, process, and compression activities
Participate in project scopes, bid specifications, cost estimates, project design, material procurement, drawing review, project inspection, and technical assistance during construction and commissioning, and processing job completion requirements for electrical and automation related projects
Interact extensively with various stakeholders, vendors, engineering firms, and construction companies
Design, support, and evaluate automation and control systems to ensure efficient and safe facility and pipeline operations and participate in start-up and commissioning as well as resolution of open issues
Administration and development of AVEVA/Wonderware Historian Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems; Including server setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance; configuration and maintenance of various communication protocols with remote facilities and support internal personnel with training and access to systems
Key stakeholder in development of technology to support system reliability at facilities and works with team to develop implementation of industry metrics and KPI’s utilizing Operational Technology with integration in Historian systems; develop reports for stakeholders, leadership, and to support compliance with regulation
Provide direct support and guidance for programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed process control systems (DCS), human machine interfaces (HMI), Historian data logging and reporting, associated instrumentation, and Operational Technology (OT) equipment and systems
Participate in the development of process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s), electrical and automation drawings; electrical design including power systems, integration of classified areas, conduit and cable to ensure code compliance
Oversight of electricians/field technicians on new installations and in equipment troubleshooting; direct interaction, coordination, and communication with Automation & Electrical Specialists
Design and installation of telemetering systems for integration into the SCADA system
Collaborate with stakeholders to apply current system security engineering methods, practices and technologies to the architecture, design, development, evaluation, and integration of operational technology (OT) systems and networks to maintain appropriate security and risk mitigation
Provide support on a variety of projects including sustainability, emissions reductions, technology enhancements. Embrace innovation and establish standards for new systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution
Bachelor's degree in related Engineering field combined with direct operational technology experience
4+ years of experience in Controls and Automation Engineering
Experience in PLC programming and HMI based control systems as well as data communication and network system
Ability to travel to company facilities and project sites throughout Western NY and Northwest/Central PA (overnight travel requirements will be limited)
Preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills, proven technical abilities and strong computer skills
The ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
Exceptional time management and multi-tasking abilities
Prior project management experience is preferred
While this position will require travel to company facilities and project sites throughout Western NY and Northwest/Central PA, overnight travel requirements will be limited
Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
Paid Company Holidays
Dental Coverage
Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers
Vision Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with Company Match
Life Insurance
Company Funded Retirement Savings Account
Long Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Work Schedule
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Charitable Giving Programs
Annual variable bonus program
Company
National Fuel Gas Company
National Fuel Gas Company energy outlook is more promising than ever. Natural gas produced from shale is transforming the energy landscape.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$350.27M2025-12-15Post Ipo Equity· $350M
2004-01-20Grant· $0.11M
2001-11-14Grant· $0.16M
Leadership Team
David Bauer
President and CEO
Jamie Weixlmann
Executive Secretary to Chief Financial Officer and Utility President
Recent News
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