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 supports inclusion of projects in the annual budget. The role develops constructable project packages and cost estimates, coordinates design priorities and project execution with capital construction, operations, and other stakeholders, and coordinates bidding, permitting, and materials procurement. The Engineer provides technical advice to construction teams throughout projects, determines facility relocations and adjustments associated with other utility work and municipal road projects, and provides operational and field support during facility installations. After approximately one year of service and completion of appropriate training, the role serves as an after-hours Duty Supervisor on a rotating on-call basis, approximately one to two weeks per year. The position plans and designs natural gas replacement and betterment projects, supports project permitting and pre-construction readiness, stays involved through construction and closeout, and helps evaluate field changes, monitor costs, and review as-built documentation. It also provides engineering support during abnormal operating conditions, helps develop emergency response plans, represents UGI at construction and utility meetings, and completes other assignments as directed by the Manager Area Engineering or Senior Manager Area Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering.
Knowledge of engineering and construction techniques and their applicability 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 state and municipal entities, contractors, and developers to identify conflicts or system maintenance that could be coordinated with third-party construction.
Research internal records and assess system conditions using tools such as MapFrame, Optimain, and network analysis to plan facility replacements for condition or pressure needs.
Coordinate design priorities, construction and operations concerns, manpower requirements, materials procurement, and permit applications with internal stakeholders.
Coordinate with Capital Project Management and Capital Construction teams on the design and execution of Replacement & Betterment projects.
Design natural gas replacement and betterment projects, including reliability improvements and replacements driven by operational concerns, cast iron, and bare steel distribution needs.
Develop complete, constructable design packages using company manuals, applicable codes, field-condition information, and engineering software.
Prepare project cost estimates using DOJM and Excel estimating tools and the Annual Pipeline Contract.
Assist Capital Construction teams with bid packages and provide technical feedback on construction proposals.
Monitor pre-construction progress and ensure permits, materials, and other pre-construction activities are completed before planned construction starts.
Remain involved through construction and closeout; help assess challenges and field design changes, monitor project costs, and review as-built documentation.
Provide day-to-day 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 state and municipal entities, contractors, and developers.
Complete other work assignments and special projects as directed by the Manager Area Engineering or Senior Manager Area Engineering.
Assist other Area Engineering staff with their projects when necessary.