Lead Engineer

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Salisbury (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Annual bonus

Career growth

401k + benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineer hybrid in the US (MD preferred) to lead the engineering team, develop training programs, and drive process improvements across gas pipeline and station projects.

The role emphasizes expert compliance with PHMSA, FERC, and DOT codes, plus strong drafting, permitting, and stakeholder coordination capabilities. A PE license and broad industry experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• PE license or equivalent certification is required or highly preferred.
• 12 years of experience in a similar capacity with leadership exposure.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, permits and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train the Engineering Team, develop training programs.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Provide expert advice on PHMSA / FERC / DOT codes and updates.
• Develop design plans for gas pipeline, stations and related projects.
• Review engineering plans and permit requirements for projects.
• Develop specs, calculations, requisitions, sketches and drawings.
• Lead internal and external stakeholder engineering meetings.
• Support department training and process enhancements.

Skills

Training program development

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Policy writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

12 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Lead Engineer

Hybrid Within - DE, PA, OH, MD or FL

10-20% Travel

Your role in our success:

The Lead Engineer plays a pivotal role in training and process improvement, developing and leading training programs for the Engineering Team, ensuring continuous growth and knowledge enhancement. In addition, this job will identify areas for improvement, and implement changes that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the department. A strong ability to write policies and procedures that will contribute to streamlined operations is required. The role will provide expert level advice based on industry standards and regulatory requirements (including PHMSA, FERC, DOT, and other relevant codes); staying current with industry changes, communicating impactful updates to leadership and the engineering team.

What you'll be working on:

• Manages and develops the design of natural gas pipeline, station and specialty (Liquified Natural Gas, Renewable Natural Gas, and compressor stations) projects.
• Provides expert level advice with a strong background of industry code requirements (PHMSA,FERC, DOT) and stays current with industry and code changes providing feedback to leadership and team on changes.
• Develops, implements and leads training/mentor for all levels of engineering team.
• Identifies potential process improvements for engineering team and develops and implements the improvements.
• Performs technical reviews of engineering design plans for all levels of project complexity.
• Develops calculations, equipment specifications, requisitions, sketches and drawings.
• Analyzes and compares equipment quotes and specifies and orders pipe, valves and equipment.
• Applies strong knowledge of project permitting requirements for Federal, State, and local permits and manage permit applications and status.
• Leads engineering meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Develops project proposals and assists with contractor proposal review and selection.
• Develops Engineering scoping documents.
• Leads engineering meetings with external stakeholders.
• Reviews other engineering designs as needed for accuracy.
• Assists with the development of department training materials along with leading employee training.
• Assists with department process enhancements.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Twelve (12) years' experience in a similar capacity
• Valid Driver's license
• Professional Engineer (PE) License and certification in any of the following: Project Management Professional, National Association of Corrosion Engineers certificate, American Petroleum Institute certificate, Gas Technology Institute certificate, other similar Natural Gas certificate
• Proven understanding of Engineering Principles as well as construction, maintenance and operations.
• Proficient in general business principles including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to review engineering plans and understand permit requirements.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a diverse work environment, multi-task, strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Benefits/what's in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive base salary
• Fantastic opportunities for career growth
• Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
• Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
• Monthly recognition events
• Endless wellness initiatives and community events
• Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [e-mail]

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