Utility Engineer

COMPANY DESCRIPTION KLE is a rapidly growing utility professional project services company, headquartered in Wixom, Michigan, that provides high-quality consulting services in the electric & gas utility industry using creative thinking and proven experience. Our safety-first approach and process-oriented delivery offer outstanding benefits to our clients and communities through plans of action, repeatable operations, and accurate results. Supporting clients across the United States, KLE drives operational improvement through Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management and Field Data Collection. This is a Engineering Project Manager position for managing natural gas pipeline integrity assessment projects. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Initiate project work order authorizations Manage and coordinate project activities including scope, standards, timelines, initial cost estimates, and stage-gate presentations. Develop and maintain project parameters for project requirements. Provide direction to contractors, vendors, consultants, and the project team. Manage the execution and documentation of tasks throughout the project. Analyze and determine regulatory impacts and requirements for compliance Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders to communicate project status, Stage-Gate presentations, or assessment findings. Work with schedulers to keep Operations personnel informed on assessment project status. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS This position is located in southern California and requires employees to be on site and travel to different project locations. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Engineering Self motivated with strong organizational and time management skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Must have a valid driver’s license + clean driving record. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Must be able to complete a satisfactory background check. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Familiar with natural gas pipeline standards and/or integrity assessments NACE Cathodic Protection Tester (CP1), high desired KLE is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $78,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: On the road