Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

This position is located at 200 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas, steam, water and sewer utilities in Missouri, in addition to manufactured housing. We ensure that Missourians receive safe and reliable utility services at just, reasonable and affordable rates. The Safety Engineering Department Staff implement the pipeline safety program for Missouri under an annual certification and grant from the United States Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Primarily, the Staff's work consists of performing safety inspections of jurisdictional gas pipeline operators and investigations of incidents involving gas pipeline facilities. Additionally, Safety Engineering Department Staff assist with investigations of consumer complaints and inquiries related to alleged violation of Commission pipeline safety rules, monitor compliance with Commission orders related to pipeline safety and provide technical support regarding pipeline safety and integrity in other cases before the Commission.

Responsibilities - What you'll do

• Plans, directs, supervises the work of professional and technical engineering personnel, directly and through subordinate lead workers; assigns specific duties such as conducting investigations or research, preparing technical, informative or operational reports and papers, or working on special projects.
• Responsible for the application for and implementation of the federal grants the Safety Engineering Department receives for the implementation of the pipeline safety program in Missouri and damage prevention.
• Plan, review, and conduct investigations following natural gas incidents.
• Responsible for technical revisions to Commission pipeline safety rules.
• Develops and updates inspection checklists based on Commission pipeline safety Board (NTSB) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
• Compiles facts and recommends staff positions on issues such as compliance with Commission pipeline safety rules; presents computerized information in the form of graphs, charts, tables or reports.
• Prepares and presents exhibits and testimony and responds to cross-examination as an expert witness in courtroom proceedings and PSC hearings on safety issues or rate adjustments; analyzes testimony and exhibits presented by utility company officials or their consultants.
• Position may require up to 50% travel, depending on staffing levels. Travel includes overnight and some weekend travel.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field (engineering degree must be from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university).
• 7 or more years of relevant experience and through and comprehensive knowledge of the natural gas industry and its regulation.
• Experience in managing others in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Prior experience with natural gas pipeline design, construction, operation, or maintenance, or regulatory oversight of natural gas pipelines is preferred.
• Must have strong interpersonal, communication, active listening, and writing skills.
• Personal computer experience requires, Microsoft Office experience with spreadsheets and word processing required.
• Must demonstrate excellent reasoning and writing skills.
• Ability to work within a team setting or independently is required.
• Must have initiative and strong work ethic.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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To be considered for this position, please submit an application, resume, a copy of each transcript from all colleges/universities attended, and a short technical writing sample by 5:00 pm October 2, 2026, to the MO Public Service Commission, PO Box 360, Jefferson City, MO 65102 or via e-mail to [email protected]. For additional information about this position, you may visit https://mocareers.mo.gov/psc or http://psc.mo.gov/General/Career_Opportunities.