Natural Gas Utility Project Manager​/Engineer

Overview

Founded in 1962, PS&S has evolved into a best-in-class architecture, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm, providing design and consultation services to a wide range of public, corporate, institutional, and commercial clients. Recognized for both our breadth of services and depth of expertise, PS&S serves as a single source for planning, permitting, and design at the local, state, and federal levels.

PS&S is proud to be named NJBIZ Best Places to Work in New Jersey (2025).

PS&S is seeking an experienced Gas Utility Project Manager / Engineer to join our Warren, NJ office; however, the candidate could possibly work from our Wall or Cherry Hill offices. This position is ideal for a technically strong utility professional who can lead projects through all phases of design and delivery while managing schedules, budgets, and client expectations. In this role, you will oversee multi-disciplinary project teams, provide technical leadership and QA/QC oversight, and ensure successful execution of gas utility infrastructure projects that support safe, reliable service for our clients and communities.

• Lead gas utility projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule, within scope, and within budget
• Oversee day-to-day project execution while ensuring compliance with client standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior designers, engineers, and support staff
• Coordinate and perform QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables
• Prepare and present project status updates, including identification of risks and mitigation strategies
• Review, interpret, and troubleshoot design plans for linear utility infrastructure projects
• Assist with preparing and submitting federal, state, county, and municipal permit applications
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in gas utility engineering and/or design
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, tracking, coordination, and delivery
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office; MS Project experience is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to travel to project sites (20%–40%) and occasionally work outside traditional hours when needed
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with internal leadership and external stakeholders including clients and agencies, etc.

• Opportunity to work on meaningful, real-world infrastructure projects that support safe and reliable energy delivery.
• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.
• We foster a collaborative team culture that values technical excellence and continuous learning.
• We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including hybrid, on-site, and remote on some occasions.
• We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
• Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not…