Engineering Analyst

Description

• The Senior Engineering Technical Analyst will integrate with Operations' and construction teams during gas construction associated with large gas distribution replacement projects.
• The Senior Engineering Technical Analyst will integrate with Operations' and construction teams on moderately complex projects and ensure they are completed according to plan, leverage equipment and technologies to assist with positional verifications and document in-field changes necessary during construction.
• The position will directly support construction teams in the field and assist in collecting as-installed gas asset information with GPS antennas leveraging GIS applications to manage relevant data.
• The position will report to the Contractor Oversight Liaison and coordinate with Engineering personnel assigned to large, complex distribution plastic gas main construction projects.
• Leverage GIS and GPS technologies to collect as-installed asset information on construction projects for purposes of records development.
• Support complex construction concerns where positional relationships are required.
• Develop, maintain, and apply documentation processes associated with integrated systems including hardware, applications, protocols, detailed point lists and revision control associated with GIS and GPS technology implementation.
• Participate in meetings or demonstrations as necessary such as Operating Reviews, technology field demonstrations, pre-construction meetings.
• Travel is required to job sites and project meetings and may vary dependent upon location.
• Willing to work additional hours, as necessary, to meet deadlines.
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.
• Carry- Ladders, GPS antennas, Ipad, laptop, rod extensions, paint, personal protective equipment, etc. In addition the vehicles will be on construction sites on and off road.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of there (3) years of related applicable work experience; OR
• Associate degree with a minimum of six (6) years of related applicable work experience; OR
• High School Diploma with a minimum of ten (10) years of applicable work experience
• Must, at minimum, obtain an OSHA 10-hour Construction Certification.
• Utility Locator Experience
• Technical understanding of construction, design, and record development of natural gas distribution systems and principles, including construction print reading, understanding of construction and safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to coordinate project(s) needs and priorities simultaneously.
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna hardware and software usage
• Understanding of Surveying Control practices
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software understanding. ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online and Field Maps
• Familiarity with Natural Gas Distribution systems.
• Teamwork, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn new topics
• Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMs, etc.)
• Training requirements:
• Excavation Safety (Ladder Safety)
• CPR / First Aid
• Traffic Control
  
  

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.