Engineer III​/Sr - New Business Engineering; Middletown, PA,

Position: Engineer III/Sr - New Business Engineering (Middletown, PA, US, 17057)
Requisition Number: 29351

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Job Summary

We currently have an opening for an Engineer III/Sr level Engineer at our Middletown, PA location (also open to our other locations in Lancaster and Reading, PA), with flexibility to hire at either level based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. This position will be responsible for completing high-level business development engineering work, primarily involving new and existing distribution systems and facilities, designing potential additions and modifications to the distribution system utilizing budgeted and allocated resources in an effective, efficient, and professional manner and in compliance with applicable Codes and Company policies and goals.

Key focus areas will be the design, approval and installation of large business development projects including mains, services, metering, and pressure regulator stations.

This position is hybrid, not remote.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Plan, design and estimate natural gas mains, services, meters, and regulators to UGI system specifications for all new business facilities and especially projects with large or complex scope in a timely and efficient manner, reducing 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 application.

* Communicate and work with outside engineers, contractors, municipalities, and State agencies to scope & 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 implementation of allocated budget as required 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 rotational Engineer On Call schedule when qualified.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of all applicable Federal (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). State (PA PUC & MD PSC) and local codes. Knowledge of the properties of natural gas as they relate to pressure and flow, and the principals which 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 is essential.

* 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…