Senior Gas System Planning Engineer (Hybrid)

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Annual bonus

401k

Medical & dental insurance

Job summary

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Gas System Planning Engineer III to provide technical support for new projects and existing facilities. The role includes hydraulic modeling, regulatory compliance, and overseeing pipeline design day models to evaluate system capacity and design requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, a PE license, and 7+ years of experience in natural gas operations, with proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, Synergi Gas

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology.
• 7+ years industry experience and/or training as evaluated by management.
• PE License.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Proficient knowledge of natural gas pipeline operations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with CFR 49 Part 192 and other industry regulations.
• Proficient with computer software including Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Project, Synergi Gas Modeling Software, GasCalc, RSTRENG, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering plans and specifications, technical procedures and manuals, and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering expertise on all field operations projects including material and equipment specifications.
• Direct oversight and management of pipeline and distribution system design day model and all associated requirements.
• Performs hydraulic modeling analysis as requested on distribution and transmission pipeline system.
• Support the development of new projects through identification of required facilities in support of business development opportunities or customer requests.
• Calculate and maintain station capacities and compare to current customer demand.
• Provide support to Operations Services team in the development and execution of projects.
• Assist with local agency permitting such as railroad and DOT, as needed.
• Validate construction and as-built records for new operations projects.
• Support updates to existing engineering drawings, records, and material specifications for upgraded equipment.
• Become familiar with all new regulations and codes.
• Perform RSTRENG calculations and analysis as required.
• Assist during emergency situations and response.
• Assist with section shut-down procedure development.
• Assist Operations with annual regulatory requirements as needed.
• Assist with material and equipment specification approvals.
• Assist with material verification.
• Assist with Contractor MSA Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PE License

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Synergi Gas Modeling

GasCalc

RSTRENG

AutoCAD

Job description

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is seeking a Gas System Planning Engineer III to provide technical support for new projects and existing facilities. The role includes hydraulic modeling, regulatory compliance, and overseeing pipeline design day models to evaluate system capacity and design requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, a PE license, and 7+ years of experience in natural gas operations, with proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, Synergi Gas