Engineer I, II, or III

UGI Corporation•Wilkes-Barre, PA

About The Position

This Engineer position designs natural gas facilities for replacement and upgrades. The work includes identifying mains for replacement due to leakage or system reinforcement and incorporating projects into the annual budget. The Engineer develops complete, constructable project packages and cost estimates; coordinates design priorities with capital construction teams, operations, and other stakeholders; arranges bidding, permits, and materials; and advises construction teams throughout projects. The position also determines facility relocations and adjustments needed for other utility work or municipal highway reconstruction and paving, and provides technical and project-management support to operations departments during facility installations. After completing appropriate training, the employee serves as a crew supervisor in a rotating after-hours on-call role. The position level—Engineer I, II, or III—is determined based on experience established during the interview process. The role reviews third-party roadway construction plans for conflicts and coordinated maintenance needs; researches internal records and system conditions to plan facility replacements; designs replacement and betterment projects; and coordinates project design, construction, operations, labor, materials, and permits. The Engineer monitors projects from pre-construction through construction and closeout, helps resolve field challenges and design changes, monitors costs, and reviews as-built documentation. The position also supports local operating areas during abnormal conditions, helps develop emergency response plans, and represents the company at construction and utility meetings. Other assignments and special projects may be directed by the Manager Area Engineering or Senior Manager Area Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
Experience in an engineering position; 0–2 years for Engineer I, 2–3 years for Engineer II, or 4 or more years for Engineer III.
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

Energy or utility industry experience.
Knowledge or experience in project management.
Background in AutoCAD or other computer-aided design programs.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Future Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Review state, municipal, contractor, and developer roadway construction plans for conflicts and system maintenance that could be coordinated with proposed third-party construction.
Research internal records and assess system conditions using tools such as MapFrame, Optimain, and network analysis to plan facility replacements based on condition or pressure needs.
Coordinate design priorities, construction and operations concerns, staffing needs, materials procurement, and permit applications with internal stakeholders and capital project and construction teams.
Design replacement and betterment projects, including system reliability improvements and replacements related to operational concerns, cast iron, and bare steel distribution systems.
Develop complete, constructable design packages and project cost estimates using company manuals, applicable codes, design tools, 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 in projects through construction and closeout; evaluate challenges and field design changes, help monitor costs, and review as-built documentation for technical completion.
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 the after-hours on-call Duty Supervisor role for approximately one to two weeks per year.
Represent the company at construction and utility meetings with government entities, contractors, developers, and others.
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.