Engineer I

UGI Corporation•Wilkes-Barre, PA

About The Position

The Engineer I designs natural gas facilities for replacement and upgrades, identifies mains for replacement due to leakage or system reinforcement, and helps incorporate projects into the annual budget. The role develops constructable project packages and cost estimates; coordinates priorities and execution with capital construction teams, operations, and other stakeholders; obtains or coordinates bidding, permits, and materials; and provides technical advice throughout construction. The Engineer also identifies facility relocations and adjustments associated with utility improvements and municipal roadwork, supports operating departments with technical and project-management assistance, and serves as a crew supervisor on a rotating after-hours on-call basis. With guidance from peers and supervisors, the Engineer reviews third-party roadway construction plans, researches system records and conditions, and plans facility replacements. The position designs replacement and betterment projects using company manuals, applicable codes, field-condition data, and engineering software. It coordinates project resources and communications, tracks pre-construction readiness and project costs, supports construction and closeout, and reviews as-built documentation. The role also provides operational engineering support during abnormal conditions, helps develop emergency response plans, represents the company at construction and utility meetings, and completes other assignments as directed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
Knowledge of engineering and construction techniques and their application to natural gas industry regulations, materials, practices, and procedures.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, especially with mapping and technical programs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or experience in project management.
Background in AutoCAD or other computer-aided design programs.

Responsibilities

Review roadway construction plans from the State, municipalities, contractors, and developers for conflicts and opportunities to coordinate system maintenance.
Research company records and assess system conditions to plan facility replacements related to condition or pressure needs.
Coordinate design priorities, construction and operations concerns, manpower requirements, materials procurement, and permit applications.
Coordinate with Capital Project Management and Capital Construction teams on the design and execution of Replacement & Betterment projects.
Design replacement and betterment projects, including system reliability improvements and cast iron and bare steel distribution replacements.
Develop complete, constructable design packages in accordance with company manuals and applicable state and federal codes.
Develop project cost estimates and assist Capital Construction teams with bid packages and technical feedback on construction proposals.
Monitor pre-construction progress and ensure permits, materials, and other preparatory activities are completed before construction starts.
Remain involved through construction and closeout, evaluate field challenges and design changes, monitor project costs, and help review as-built documentation.
Provide engineering support to local operating areas during abnormal operating conditions and help develop emergency response plans.
After approximately one year of service and appropriate training, serve in an after-hours Duty Supervisor role on call approximately one to two weeks per year.
Represent the company at construction and utility meetings with government bodies, municipalities, contractors, and developers.
Complete other assignments and special projects as directed by the Manager Area Engineering or Sr. Manager Area Engineering.