Senior Engineer - Energy

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Year’s paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 17 offices and is expanding.

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.

BL Companies is looking to hire a Senior Engineer with experience as a Mechanical, Civil, or Utilities engineer to support our growing Hartford, CT Energy Department. BL provides engineering services to both public and private clients, such as utilities, commercial facilities, and academic institutions.

This position will support the collaborative development of all project deliverables of natural gas pipeline and facilities modification projects. This includes oversight, review and production of conceptual design sketches, detailed construction drawings, and installation procedures, initially within the natural gas industry. Knowledge of CAD and excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop pipeline layout drawings including existing conditions and proposed components
• Develop pressure regulating facilities and other natural gas infrastructure components (main line valves, launchers/receivers, etc.)
• Prepare installation procedures per client standards
• Review project deliverables and provide increasing direction to Staff engineers
• Coordinate with project team across multiple offices on design, permitting and construction components.
• Prepare technical reports and plans to acquire permits and permit modifications during construction.
• BSCE/BSME and EIT required. PE or working toward PE preferred.

Required Experience:

• 7 years’ experience in production of conceptual design sketches and detailed construction drawings
• Knowledge of ASME/Industry codes and standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D required
• BSCE required. PE preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required