State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Public Utilities Engineer 1 (Gas) (37.5 Hour) (6752IE)

$36.42-$52.59 Hourly / $2,731.31-$3,944.10 BiWeekly /
$71,287.00-$102,941.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for performing a full range of tasks involving engineering studies and investigations of plant, equipment, facilities and services of utility companies to ensure customer needs are adequately met and equity is achieved among customer, societal and corporate interests.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Public Utilities Supervisor of Technical Analysis or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead engineering personnel of lower grade and clerical personnel as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Determines compliance with state and federal gas pipeline safety requirements for LNG and LP Air plants, gas and LP distribution systems, gas transmission systems and other gas utility plants; 
  • Reviews construction, operation, maintenance and emergency plans and field inspections; 
  • Writes reports on compliance activities; 
  • Takes necessary action to ensure public safety; 
  • Develops recommendations for other areas of noncompliance; 
  • Performs cross examination of expert and utility company witnesses regarding depreciation studies, cost of service studies, capital budgeting for respective utility company facilities and operation and maintenance of utility plants; 
  • Reviews depreciation studies using statistical techniques (Iowa curves, etc.) to analyze historical data, statistical and engineering judgment, cost of service studies, detailed utility company project submittals and utility company policies and practices; 
  • Prepares cross examination materials; 
  • Drafts engineering portions of decisions and orders; 
  • Develops and interprets statutes and regulations; 
  • Provides technical support to commissioners and others; 
  • Examines exhibits and reports submitted by utility companies; 
  • Inspects and makes independent reports on utility plant and equipment; 
  • Investigates accidents involving utility plants and equipment; 
  • Surveys accident locations; 
  • Interviews witnesses; 
  • Prepares detailed reports of such investigations; 
  • Recommends elimination of dangerous conditions or practices; 
  • Investigates and analyzes utility company proposals to transfer ownership and to dispose of or lease real property; 
  • Monitors and investigates various operations of utility companies including optional services and metering functions; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and engineering standards of utilities operations; 
  • Knowledge of utilities construction budgeting, depreciation and cost of service studies; 
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • analyze, interpret and evaluate technical utilities engineering issues; 
    • utilize computer software; 
    • prepare concise technical reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in the field of gas, civil, chemical, mechanical or a specialized branch of mechanical engineering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in the respective disciplines outlined under General Experience may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • Successful completion of an Engineer Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

  • The classification of Public Utilities Engineer 1 (Gas) is assigned to Salary Group LS 22a.
  • Employees shall proceed through that salary group and then shall proceed to the maximum salary of Salary Group LS 23.
  • The Job Code is identified as Salary Plan IE in CORE-CT.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(11)-Engineering

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

IE 22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Public Utilities Engineer 1 (Gas) (37.5 Hour) in Salary Group IE 22 approved effective July 1, 2022. (Revised to modify the Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed section and modify content) Final No. 23-053

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/22/2023
CLASS: 6752IE; EST: 6/29/1933; REV: 4/17/2023;