Project Management Engineer (Distribution)

Position Title: Investment Owner
Company: Top utility company in SoCal

Remote/Onsite: Mostly remote (onsite 1 day/wk)
Work Location: Downtown LA

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in project/portfolio management, asset management, AND/OR risk management
• Background in Oil and Gas with strong knowledge pertaining to Natural Gas Infrastructure (distribution and transmission pipelines, storage facilities, compressor stations, and associated equipment)
• Understanding of risk management methodologies, predictive analytics, and failure analysis techniques
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Experience in cost-benefit analysis, budget management, and portfolio investment analysis

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
• Independent and proactive

• Experience with Copperleaf

• Evaluate and assess the risk profile of natural gas assets, including pipelines, storage facilities, compressor stations, and other related infrastructure.
• Lead efforts in data collection and analysis, ensuring accurate and actionable insights on asset condition, performance, and lifecycle risk.

• Analyze financial data related to the natural gas asset portfolio, including maintenance costs, replacement costs, and overall capital expenditure trends.
• Provide financial insights to help guide decision-making on asset maintenance, replacement, or upgrades based on risk and cost analysis.

• Partner with various teams across the organization, such as operations, engineering, safety, compliance, and finance, to ensure that asset management decisions are informed by both operational data and financial imperatives.
• Facilitate communication between departments to align on asset performance and investment priorities.

• Help prioritize asset investments based on risk factors (e.g., likelihood of failure, safety impact), financial considerations, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Use data and predictive analytics to forecast future investment needs and risks associated with the portfolio.

• Ensure all investment decisions are made with safety and regulatory compliance as top priorities.

• Generate clear, concise reports and dashboards that communicate the status, risk, and financial health of the asset portfolio to stakeholders.