Associate Engineer (SGL16) Join our growing team and discover why Summit Utilities, Inc. continues to earn national and regional recognition as an employer of choice. Our recognitions include Best Places to Work in Maine (2019–2025); Best Places to Work in Arkansas (2020, 2023, 2025); Best Places to Work in Oklahoma (2022–2025); Best Places to Work in Missouri (2023 and 2026); Best Places to Work in Colorado (2025); Forbes America's Best Small Employers (2023); and, most recently, Proud and Purposeful Employer (2026).Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do. We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Engineer based in our Little Rock, AR office.
Position Summary:
The Associate Engineer contributes technical knowledge in the evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering techniques for the purpose of designing/drafting and/or modifying natural gas transmission pipelines and distribution systems. This position is responsible for assisting with all preliminary and technical engineering design work, project management, project permitting, and safe implementation of natural gas systems and projects within the Summit Utilities family of companies.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities:- The Associate Engineer will be responsible for assisting engineering staff in the following areas:
- Performs day-to-day project duties producing construction document deliverables for natural gas system projects.
- Utilizes Autodesk/Civil 3D and/or other software platforms to create and edit applicable natural gas system construction drawings, civil engineering site plans, detail drawings, and mapping.
Gas Modeling – assists with modeling of natural gas systems using company Gas Modeling Software (in house training provided).Reviews industry and company design standards, regulations and material specifications and apply knowledge to system designs, calculations, and details; collects and researches industry and vendor data and analyzes information to pioneer feasible solutions; reviews design calculations and drawings with peers and modifies designs when necessary.
Performs occasional field work to perform construction review for compliance with company standards.
Assists with preparation and revision of construction specifications, contract documents, easement documents, and various permitting applications.
Permitting – Works closely with engineering staff and local managers to clearly and accurately identify and fulfill necessary permit requirements for gas systems projects (State DOT, USFS, COE, Railroad, City/County ROW, storm water, etc.). This may require periodic on-site monitoring and reporting, as well as coordination and planning with outside agencies and consultants as needed.
Project Management – Assists with management of project budgets and scheduling and creates Construction Execution Plans for scopes of work.
Rights – Of – Way/Easements – Works at the request of engineering management and local managers to accurately research property ownership information and develop acquisitions of any private rights-of-way necessary for construction work.
Assists with preparation and drafting of easement documents.
Works to help track easement acquisition progress and payments.
Record Keeping - Responsible for accurate record keeping related to installation and monitoring of gas systems, including but not limited to pipeline inspections and excavations, as built drawings, and easements. This involves coordination with the Company's Asset Data department and may require periodic data entry.
Performs occasional field work to evaluate site conditions, including the use and training of GPS equipment.
Coordination with multiple Company departments (Operations, Construction, Sales, Legal, GIS Regulatory, and Accounts Payable).Other duties as assigned by Manager of Engineering.
Position Qualifications
Education And Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) from ABET accredited University in engineering.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Demonstrated technical and analytical capability. Proficient computer skills working with Microsoft Office, Autodesk/Civil-3D, and various modeling/simulation programs. This includes the ability to receive and immediately implement training on new software. Must work well with others as the position requires teamwork, collaboration, and kindness within engineering offices with local district offices. Position requires a high level of attention to detail and willingness to develop a strong understanding of natural gas systems principles and design standards. Project design knowledge and skills exhibited by the ability to follow through with an approved design plan and having the agility to make appropriate changes when required, Excellent organizational planning skills required with demonstrated quality and thoroughness on each assignment. Basic engineering knowledge, including a strong mathematical proficiency; computer skills in working with word processing, spreadsheet programs, and CAD/modeling/GIS software. Interpersonal/Communication skills including excellent verbal skills exhibited in meetings, one-on-one exchanges, and presentations. Good written communication skills for writing in a technical format. Ability to accept feedback is paramount as this is an entry level engineering role will work closely with leadership on all projects. Exhibits personal initiative and motivation to reach out to Supervisor to seek increased responsibility as job knowledge and performance increases. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.
