Wastewater Operations Engineer

UGI Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

UGI Energy Services, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a senior-level engineering professional to design, estimate, and oversee natural gas distribution projects, including mains, services, meters, and regulators, ensuring compliance with codes and company policies.

You will collaborate with sales, planning, and operations to optimize project delivery, manage budgets, and support GET Gas initiatives; the role requires a BS in engineering, 5+ years' experience, and EIT/PE considerations.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering and 5+ years of engineering/project management experience.
• EIT preferred; PE license preferred.
• Experience with gas distribution design and cost estimation.
• Familiarity with DOT/PUC and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and estimate natural gas mains, services, meters, and regulators per UGI specs.
• Coordinate with area sales, planning, operations to schedule work and procure materials.
• Collaborate with external engineers, contractors, municipalities, and agencies to scope, design, bid documents, and permits.
• Support budget input and management for design areas and GET Gas projects.
• Complete special projects and develop standards, guidelines, and procedures.

Skills

Code knowledge

Construction cost estimation

Project management

Policies & procedures familiarity

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Tools

DOJM

Design Manager

Avenir

Ingres/CMS

MapFrame

Work Order Management System

Job description

A subsidiary of UGI Corporation, UGI Energy Services supplies and markets natural gas, liquid fuels, renewable natural gas, and electricity to 42,000 customer locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern US. We are a supplier, marketer, and midstream services provider - one backed by 135 years of natural gas experience, plus our own expanding energy infrastructure. Along with buying and selling energy commodities at the wholesale level, UGIES owns and operates key midstream natural gas assets.

Job Posting Dates

This job posting is open from July 31, 2026 to August 21, 2026.

Job Summary

Complete senior-level business development engineering work, primarily involving new and existing distribution systems and facilities, designing potential additions and modifications to the distribution system utilizing budgeted and allocated resources in an effective, efficient, and professional manner and in compliance with applicable Codes and Company policies and goals. Key focus areas will be the design, approval and installation of large business development and GET Gas projects, including mains, services, metering, and pressure regulator stations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, design and estimate natural gas mains, services, meters, and regulators to UGI system specifications for all new business facilities and especially projects with large or complex scope in a timely and efficient manner, reducing the cost to serve by applying least cost and continuous improvement methods for work throughout the assigned design region. Collaborate with area sales representatives and system planning to prioritize workloads and coordinate with area Operations staff and others to manage project manpower requirements, materials procurement, and permit application.
• Communicate and work with outside engineers, contractors, municipalities, and State agencies to scope& design business development projects, prepare bid documents, obtain permits, and minimize conflicts.
• Collaborate with the Sales & Marketing departments on the identification, scoping, delivery, and evaluation of large business development projects within the GET Gas program.
• Provide input to the annual preparation of the Capital Construction Budget for design areas and manage implementation of allocated budget as required for business development and GET Gas project priorities.
• Complete special projects as assigned, including analyses, standards, guidelines, processes and procedures, collaborating with other departments or teammates across the Company.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all applicable Federal (DOT), State (PA PUC & MD PSC) and local codes. Knowledge of the properties of natural gas as they relate to pressure and flow, and the principals which apply to gas facility design, installation, and construction processes.
• Experienced ability to design and estimate construction costs for installation of natural gas services, approach main, and residential and commercial applications through the use of the Work Order Management System(s), DOJM, Design Manager, Avenir, Ingres/CMS, and MapFrame, along with any other relevant systems is essential.
• Knowledge of UGI’s policies and procedures, UGI’s tariff, gas codes, along with strong PC skills are highly preferred. Knowledge of UGI’s sales and business development processes is a plus.
• Engineering & pipeline construction project management competencies including knowledge of UGI contracting & operations procedures, environmental & municipal permitting requirements, Right-of-Way acquisition processes and application of other Project Management best practices to design & construction projects.
• Ability to motivate and hold accountable oneself and others in pursuing strategies and tasks, including changes and improvements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years or work experience involving engineering, project management and related technical experience.
• EIT preferred.
• Future PE License preferred.

UGI Energy Services, LLC 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.

The pay for this position ranges from $110,000 to $135,000, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation includes eligibility to earn a performance-based bonus or commissions on completed sales.

This is the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this position as of the time of posting. The Company offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts to our benefits-eligible employees. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave, military leave, vacation/paid time off, sick leave in compliance with state law, as applicable, paid holidays, and disability coverage. Some benefits offerings are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.