Philadelphia Gas Works · 1 month ago
Sr. Staff Engineer - Field Operations Department
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
1+ years expPhiladelphia 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 Senior Staff Engineer is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating engineering projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines while interacting with customers to solve engineering problems.
EnergyOil and Gas
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related fields of study
1.5 to 3 years continuous experience at the Staff Engineer level preferably within the utility industry
Experience with steel natural gas pipeline construction, project management, and maintenance
Experience with pipeline integrity management programs and associated regulatory requirements
Experience with corrosion control and associated regulatory requirements
Experience with network modeling and pipeline sizing
Experience with welding procedures, qualifications, and inspection
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 flexible with the ability to work out-of-hours as needed
Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver's license and clean driving record
Preferred
Knowledge of safety and hazardous situations associated with the construction and maintenance of facilities housing flammable gases and liquids under all weather conditions is preferred
Familiarity with city, state and federal regulations/codes and industry standards as they relate to the natural gas industry preferred
Benefits
Free Health Insurance Options
Free Dental Insurance
Flex Spending
Commuter Benefits
Pension Plan
Free Parking
Wellness Programs
Onsite Gyms
Tuition Assistance
PSLF Eligible Employer
Parental Leave
Hybrid Work Environment
Company
Philadelphia Gas Works
PGW provides natural gas energy service and solutions to more than 500,000 residential and commercial customers in the City of Philadelphia.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Maureen Wagner
EA to the President & CEO
Corey Cantafio, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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