Engineer III/Sr - New Business Engineering

UGI Corporation•Middletown, PA

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

UGI Utilities, Inc. is seeking an Engineer III/Sr level Engineer for its Middletown, PA location (also open to Lancaster and Reading, PA). This hybrid position focuses on high-level business development engineering, primarily for new and existing distribution systems and facilities. The role involves designing potential additions and modifications to the distribution system, ensuring compliance with codes and company policies. Key responsibilities include the design, approval, and installation of large business development projects such as mains, services, metering, and pressure regulator stations.

Requirements

Knowledge of all applicable Federal (DOT), State (PA PUC & MD PSC) and local codes.
Knowledge of the properties of natural gas as they relate to pressure and flow, and the principles that apply to gas facility design, installation, and construction processes.
Experienced ability to design and estimate construction costs for installation of natural gas services, approach main, and residential and commercial applications through the use of the Work Order Management System(s), DOJM, Design Manager, SAP, and MOATA, along with any other relevant systems.
Engineering & pipeline construction project management competencies including knowledge of UGI contracting & operations procedures, environmental & municipal permitting requirements, Right-of-Way acquisition processes and application of other Project Management best practices to design & construction projects.
Ability to motivate and hold accountable oneself and others in pursuing strategies and tasks, including changes and improvements.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Field
4 years of related engineering experience preferred for Engineer III
5 years of related engineering experience preferred for Sr Engineer

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of UGI’s policies and procedures, UGI’s tariff, gas codes, along with strong PC skills are highly preferred.
Knowledge of UGI’s sales and business development processes is a plus.
EIT preferred
Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) in the future preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and estimate natural gas mains, services, meters, and regulators to UGI system specifications for all new business facilities, especially large or complex projects, in a timely and efficient manner.
Reduce the cost to serve by applying least cost and continuous improvement methods for work throughout the assigned design region.
Collaborate with area sales representatives and system planning to prioritize workloads and coordinate with area Operations staff and others to manage project manpower requirements, materials procurement, and permit applications.
Communicate and work with outside engineers, contractors, municipalities, and State agencies to scope and design business development projects, prepare bid documents, obtain permits, and minimize conflicts.
Collaborate with the Sales & Marketing departments on the identification, scoping, delivery, and evaluation of large business development projects.
Provide input to the annual preparation of the Capital Construction Budget for design areas and manage the implementation of allocated budgets for business development projects.
Complete special projects as assigned, including analyses, standards, guidelines, processes, and procedures, collaborating with other departments or teammates across the Company.
Participate in a rotational Engineer On Call schedule when qualified.