Engineer 1/Engineer 2/Senior Engineer/Senior Engineer 2

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as an Engineer I, Engineer II, Sr Engineer or Sr Engineer II at our White Oaks General Office Building in Bridgeport, WV. 

Engineer I:

• Four-year ABET accredited engineering degree
• Basic knowledge of engineering concepts, fundamentals and theory.
• Oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.  
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Computer skills and application of software programs.
• Analytical and abstract thinking skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to learn to apply engineering theories and concepts to complex problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
• Ability to develop effective planning, project and organization skills.
• Ability to develop project management skills and to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Engineer II:

• Four-year ABET accredited engineering degree 
• 1-3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Knowledge and application of engineering theories and principles, concepts, and fundamentals.
• Requires developmental experience in a professional engineering position.
• Competency in applying engineering principles, fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures requiring some evaluation, originality, and/or ingenuity to achieve project objectives.
• Understands and can apply knowledge of configuration management.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs,
• Planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and exercise leadership skills.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
• Equally effective working independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to process information quickly.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Sr Engineer

• Four-year ABET accredited engineering degree.
• 5 years of relevant engineering experience.  PE license preferred. 
• Full knowledge of engineering theories and principles.
• Skilled in use of advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of the field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to serve as team project lead.
• Provide guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing. 
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Ability to think analytically and solve complex problems.
• Ability to interpret codes, regulations and practices.
• In-depth knowledge of various computer applications, with the ability to manipulate personal computer applications and perform engineering calculations using applicable software programs.
• Equally effective working independently or in team environment.
• Proven decision-making skills.
• Ability to process information quickly and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.

Sr Engineer II:

• Four-year ABET accredited engineering degree.
• 8 years of relevant engineering experience.  Requires PE, if no PE license, must have 10 years as a practicing engineer. 
• Must have significant engineering knowledge of natural gas industry related to the design and installation of pipelines, compressor stations, and process equipment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to communicate a basic understanding of technical information to non-technical people.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills. 
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Education:

• Bachelor

Preferred Degree:

• Engineering required.

REQUIRED ENGINEERING CRITERIA:

For placement of a candidate in the Engineer job series, the following criteria must be met:

• Possess a 4-year engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering program based on the year that the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
• Possess a 4-year engineering degree from an institution outside of the U.S. which is accredited through the country's own engineering accrediting body under the Washington Accord as a full signatory, and is a degree that was recognized by the country's accrediting body on or after the date that full signatory status was achieved, or
• Possess a 4-year engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program and a post-graduate engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same engineering discipline is ABET accredited based on the year the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
• Possess a 4-year degree in Physics, Chemistry, Math or Engineering Technology and a post-graduate engineering degree from an institution where the undergraduate degree in the same engineering discipline is ABET accredited based on the year the engineering program was accredited by ABET, or
• Holds or has previously held a valid U.S. Professional Engineer license.

CHAMPION:

• Contribute to a team-centric work environment based on mutual respect and integrity
• Support the Company’s CHAMPION culture, which centers around personal responsibility, continuous improvement and delivering quality for our customers

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
 

• Responsible for optimizing the performance, reliability, efficiency, and environmental compliance of reciprocating engines and compressor systems. This role provides technical leadership for engine mapping, emissions compliance, clean-burn initiatives, equipment modernization, and compression optimization projects. The position partners closely with Operations, Gas Control, Automation & Controls, Engineering, and external vendors to develop and implement practical solutions that improve asset performance, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Perform engine mapping, tuning, and optimization activities, including Air/Fuel Ratio, PCC, Ignition Timing, and BSFC curve development.
  • Evaluate engine and compressor performance using emissions analyzers, monitoring systems, and advanced diagnostics.
  • Support emissions compliance, clean-burn projects, and emissions-reduction initiatives through startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical expertise.
  • Collaborate with Automation & Controls personnel to implement, validate, and optimize engine control logic, startup sequences, and operating parameters.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on reciprocating engine performance, combustion systems, fuel efficiency, and emissions-control technologies.
  • Complete compression related calculations including, but not limited to, compressor capacity calculations, horsepower sizing, foundation/support design and piping design. 
  • Participate in design review meetings and complete drawing and design reviews for compression projects of all sizes.
  • Provide engineering support for emissions-control systems, including SCRs, oxidation catalysts, and air-fuel ratio control systems.
  • Lead engineering and capital projects from concept through commissioning, including budgeting, contractor coordination, procurement, outage planning, and project execution.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve operational efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance.
  • Support compressor optimization, vibration and pulsation analysis, equipment reliability improvements, and performance troubleshooting.
  • Maintain a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

  Preferred Expertise

  • Reciprocating and centrifugal compressor systems
  • Vibration and pulsation monitoring and analysis
  • Compression optimization and reliability engineering
  • Emissions-control technologies and regulatory compliance
  • Engine performance tuning and fuel-efficiency optimization
  • Proficient in CAD, CAESAR, eRCM, Ariel, CAT GERP and other industry-standard engineering applications

  *Relocation assistance for this position is available dependent upon eligibility requirements.

Pay Range: $77,200 - $137,100