Engineer I

Engineer I - New Business Engineering

Location:

Middletown, PA, US, 17050

Workplace Environment: Hybrid

Company: UGI Utilities, Inc

Requisition Number: 28232

At UGI Utilities, Inc. we believe in providing a superior range of energy products and services to our customers in a safe, affordable manner. As our energy needs evolve, UGI will be there providing safe and reliable service that brings warmth and comfort to our 750,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and 1 county in Maryland.

We strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting and retaining top talent, while maintaining a diverse workforce that embraces our culture of safety, service, and integrity. As an employee of UGI Utilities, you can expect a competitive total compensation plan and comprehensive benefits. Employees work in a collaborative environment, have upward mobility opportunities, and the ability to enjoy a true work life balance.

To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to inclusivity, we invite you to visit ourUGI Corporate sustainability page (https://ugiesg.com/) .

Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services

Job Summary

The Business Development Engineer I position is responsible to design natural gas facilities for business development projects including mains, services, metering and basic pressure regulator stations. Develop project cost estimates and manage projects in various work order systems. Work with various departments to coordinate design and project delivery priorities. Support the new business sales group and various operations departments, including field support, with technical and project management assistance during new business facility installations.

This position is hybrid, based out of Middletown, PA. Open to candidates in the following areas in PA: Middletown, Lancaster, and Reading.*

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design natural gas facilities including mains, services, metering and basic pressure regulator stations for business development projects including main extensions, approach mains and meter upgrades. Research internal records and assess system conditions via MapFrame, Smallworld, and Synergee systems to ensure natural gas facilities are properly designed. Complete main extension designs and prepare drawing packages for field crews to install the main projects.

• Develop new business project cost estimates utilizing Design Manager/DOJM and other work order systems, combined with the Annual Pipeline Contract, to cost-effectively specify design parameters and to select contractors, and/or create bid packages. Provide estimate inputs to project profitability review and approvals completed by the Sales group.

• Manage business development projects in various work order systems while coordinating workload priorities within the New Business Sales and Operations groups. Manage project manpower requirements, materials procurement, and permit application regarding the design and implementation of the project. Monitor projects for actual installation costs, and cost containment, versus estimated design costs using Oracle, change orders, and post-construction debriefing with Operations to determine project cost variances.

• Prepare business development project job completion packages for Central Maps & Records and Accounting Departments (including graphical completion in Design Manager, financial close-out in relevant systems, completed job orders, and checklists) in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering and construction techniques, and applicability to natural gas industry regulations, materials, practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal (DOT), State (PUC and PennDOT), and local codes.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent computer skills especially mapping and technical programs.

• Must be self-motivated in pursuing strategies and tasks.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

• EIT preferred

  UGI Utilities, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with UGI policies.

As a federal contractor that engages in safety-sensitive work, UGI cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician. Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.

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