Manager, Engineering (Gas Utility)

Liberty; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Free parking

Volunteer paid days off

Health & Wellness programs

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is seeking a Lead/Staff Engineer to supervise engineers, manage integrity programs (DIMP/TIMP), and oversee local system planning for capital growth and gas availability.

The role involves collaboration with Operations, procurement, and project teams to ensure safety, compliance, and timely delivery. You will lead a team, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and help drive reliable energy and water solutions across Peach State operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 10+ years of gas utility engineering experience preferred.
• 2+ years in lead/supervisory or managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff engineers and oversee local integrity programs (DIMP/TIMP).
• Manage local system planning for capital growth, gas availability, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee engineering design, meter/service sizing, permitting, and easements.
• Coordinate with Operations, PMs, and Procurement on project execution and closeouts.
• Provide reports and drawings for system interruptions and project needs.

Skills

Leadership

Gas engineering

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long‑term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

This position is responsible for providing leadership, training and supervision to the staff engineers. This role will report to the Senior Engineering Manager. Additional tasks will include management of the local integrity management programs (DIMP and TIMP), local System Planning for all capital growth projects and requested gas availability, and oversight of engineering design, customer meter and service line sizing, permitting, land acquisition, easements and encroachments, project management and customer support. This role will be responsible for ensuring capital projects are adhering to internal and regulated standards to maintain safety and compliance. This role will also work with Operations Supervisors for support needed from Operations on Engineering Capital projects and will work with Gas Construction and Projects Managers to support Operations maintenance or growth work. The role will review all CIAC determinations to ensure they are in line with internal standards prior to submitting to BCD.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for training all new hires and current staff on new processes and procedures
• Participate in leadership training activities and meetings
• Travel biweekly to both Peach State offices to ensure visibility with direct reports
• Manage direct reports and ensure they are meeting job requirements
• Responsible for oversight on all pipeline main extension projects from 2” to 16” PE or Steel. Projects can include HP Steel Main Extensions or Replacements, or MP PE Main Extensions or Replacements. Projects can be for both internal and external clients ranging from Operations, Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Customers.
• Ensure materials are properly procured and work with PMs and Procurement on receiving
• Works with Engineering Tech on final closeout
• Procure surveys and staking for newly obtained easements and provide parcel information to Business and Community Development for execution and recording of all easements
• Work with General Contractors and Developers and perform load analysis based on request and will provide results to engineering manager for review and approval.
• Work with Engineering Manager to support local DIMP and TIMP efforts based on O&M and DIMP and TIMP Plans. This person will lead the local DIMP and TIMP Teams and ensure Peach State maintains compliance for all IM activities
• Maintain all leak records and provide oversight to Engineering Tech on DIMP
• Responsible for running local system planning analyses and producing a report and drawing that will live with the project
• Responsible for providing reports and drawing for all requested system interruptions

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of gas utility engineering experience, 10+ years preferred
• 2+ years experience in Lead/Supervisory, or Manager capacity

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Owner mindset
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• 401k Plan with matching
• Share purchase/match plan
• Leadership Development Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund
• Free parking
• Variety of Health & Wellness programs
• Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.