Network Analysis/GIS Specialist II

UGI Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UGI Utilities, Inc is seeking a Network Analysis Specialist II to maintain and enhance hydraulic models for gas distribution planning and operations. You will update models for facility additions and loads, and validate performance against field data.

Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure models are trusted decision tools. A background in GIS and modeling with industry software is required, with an emphasis on accuracy and clear technical communication.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in GIS, engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in utility, GIS, or modeling roles preferred.
• Ability to manipulate GIS data and understand gas pipeline flow.

Responsibilities

• Update hydraulic models to reflect facility changes and loads.
• Sequence and extract GIS jobs for model incorporation.
• Review models with engineering and operations for accuracy.

Skills

GIS data

Gas pipeline flow

GIS software

MS Office

Analytical

Technical writing

Education

Associate Degree in GIS, Engineering or related field

Tools

Smallworld

ArcGIS

Synergi Gas

CMM

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 Network Analysis Specialist II is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the accuracy of hydraulic models used to support gas distribution system planning and operations. This role updates models to reflect system changes and customer load additions, validates model performance against real-world field data, and partners with engineering and operations teams to ensure models are trusted, accurate tools for decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Update hydraulic models to incorporate facility additions or changes and customer loads. Periodically validate models using actual observed system performance measurements (i.e. pressure, flow).
• Sequence and extract completed GIS jobs for incorporation into the hydraulic model.
• Review validated models with area engineering and local operations to ensure accuracy and increase buy-in from key stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Manipulation of GIS data and databases to update Synergi models.
• General understanding of gas pipeline flow.
• Familiarity with GIS and modeling software such as Smallworld, ESRI (ArcGIS), Synergi Gas, and Customer Management Module (CMM).
• Proficiency with various MS Office applications.
• Analytical and troubleshoot skills.
• Technical writing skills.

Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in GIS, Engineering or related field and/or a working knowledge and experience with GIS or modeling technology.
• One to two years’ work experience in a utility or GIS position 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.