Engineer I - Business Development

UGI Corporation; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UGI Utilities, Inc. seeks a Business Development Engineer to design natural gas facilities for business development projects, including mains, services, metering, and pressure regulator stations.

You will develop project cost estimates and manage projects with engineering design consultants and the Sales group. This on-site role in PA requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering; 0–3 years of experience; EIT preferred; future PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
• Experience in an engineering position (energy or utility experience preferred).
• Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of experience.
• Engineer II: 2 - 3 years of experience.
• EIT preferred.
• Future PE License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design natural gas facilities including mains, services, metering, and pressure regulator stations for business development projects, including conversions and new construction.
• Develop project cost estimates utilizing Design Manager/DOJM and other work order systems; provide inputs for profitability reviews.
• Manage business development projects in various work order systems; coordinate workload and material procurement; monitor costs and variances.
• Prepare job completion packages for Central Maps & Records and Accounting with required checklists and close-outs.

Skills

Gas facility design

Project management

Autocad

Communication skills

DOT/PennDOT knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Design Manager

DOJM

Oracle

Esri

Smallworld

Synergee

Job description

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.

Job Summary

The Business Development Engineer position is responsible to design natural gas facilities for business development projects including mains, services, metering, and pressure regulator stations. Develop project cost estimates and manage projects in various work order systems. Work with various departments and external consultants to coordinate project design and 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 on-site 5 days a week in the office in either Bethlehem, Wilkes-Barre or Archbald, PA.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design natural gas facilities including mains, services, metering, and pressure regulator stations for business development projects including conversions and new construction. Research internal records and assess system conditions via ESRI, 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, in partnership with engineering design consultants, as necessary.
• Develop business development 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 DOJM, 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 and software (i.e., "AutoCAD").
• Must be self-motivated in pursuing strategies and tasks.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
• Experience in an engineering position (energy or utility experience preferred).
• Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of experience.
• Engineer II: 2 - 3 years of experience.
• EIT preferred.
• Future PE License 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.