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Philadelphia Gas Works · 1 month ago

Mechanical / Civil Engineer - Field Operations

US-PA-Philadelphia

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region. The Mechanical / Civil Engineer - Field Operations will work with senior staff to learn engineering processes and contribute to various projects, ensuring adherence to regulations and budget estimates.

EnergyOil and Gas

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Review and provide input regarding current recommended project designs and procedures for adherence to safe design alternatives

Keep abreast of changes in applicable laws, codes, regulations, and industry standards as well as for projects technology, materials and equipment used in the maintenance, construction and remodeling of facilities and plants

Review and provide input regarding current recommended procedures for adherence to cost estimates and budgets for capital engineering projects to develop an understanding of how projected budgets are created

Assist in assigned technical projects using engineering methodology

Assist in the research and assembly of instruction manuals outlining directives and equipment for assigned projects

Assist in the coordination and implementation of engineering design concepts, prepare cost estimates, ascertain scheduling, specify equipment and materials, method of implementation and prepare design drawings and specifications related to departmental operational needs

Assist in tracking project expenditure and project status as directed to facilitate construction activities relative to budget constraints, project schedules, equipment and materials expediting and tracking

Assist in the analysis of historical engineering project design concepts, budgets, proposal, and technical solutions to assist in the development of future departmental budgets

Assist area supervisors with the supervision of street crews and field technicians

Attend craft and service training to acquire hands on experience

May assume the duties of the Field Supervisor, General Supervisor, and Senior Staff Engineer in their absence

Work with senior peers to perform calculations required to select materials, equipment, size structures, facilities, and systems; prepares and provides supporting information including price lists, quotes and prior contracts for estimates and project design costs for work order authorizations

Attend project design team meetings to become familiar with customers, internal departments, contractors, etc. and learn coordination processes for implementation of project design concepts to ensure engineering standards follow all applicable, laws, regulations, codes, and industry standards

Perform other special projects and assignments as directed

Qualification

Engineering principlesRegulationsProject managementMicrosoft OfficeProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field of study is required

Completed internship or co-operative experience with knowledge of general engineering principles

Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver's license and clean driving record

Knowledge of City, State and Federal regulation, pipeline construction and corrosion control

Must have knowledge of general office practices as they relate to budgeting, project planning and training

Must have interpersonal/communications skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization

Must have project management skills with the ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology, work under pressure while handling multiple assignments to meet business needs

Must have problem-solving skills with the ability to apply learned principles to practical work environment situations

Must have computer skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office

Must be able to work out-of-hours, schedules, inclement weather and urban environment and city driving

Preferred

Knowledge of safety and hazardous situations associated with the construction and maintenance of facilities housing flammable gases and liquids under all weather conditions

Familiarity with city, state and federal regulations/codes and industry standards as they relate to the natural gas industry