Engineering Intern

Location:

Bethlehem, PA, US, 18015

Workplace Environment: Onsite

Company: UGI Utilities, Inc

Requisition Number: 29002

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.

To learn more about UGI's workplace culture, sustainability efforts, and commitment to inclusivity, we invite you to visit our UGI Corporate sustainability page.

Apply to UGI Utilities today to share in our mission and support countless neighbors, friends, and families in providing best-in-class products and services!

Job Summary

This Engineering Intern position will support the engineering department in the administration of duties associated with the review, preparation and development of pipeline cost analysis/bid analysis, pipeline schematics, pipeline system review, and pipeline design assistance. Tasks include but are not limited to:

1. Obtain pipeline construction experience by visiting project sites and understanding company policy and procedure
2. Determine pipeline replacement sizing using hydraulic modeling software
3. Review of as-built drawings to determine project design options
4. Identification and design of all service lines and meter sets affected by replacement project
5. Development of construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D
6. Draft local, state and federal permits applications
7. Development of project estimates using blanket contract pricing and company software
8. Input proposed pipeline projects into GIS software
9. Review completed project folders for accuracy and completeness

10. Review and respond to Pennsylvania Design 1-Call tickets

At the completion of this internship, the intern will utilize the skills, knowledge and experience obtained during the internship to design and estimate a smaller scope (<$300K) main replacement project. The intern will have presented this project to management for DOA approval and will have successfully obtained DOA approval for the project.

**This position is fully on site 5 days a week in the Bethlehem, PA location.**

Duties and Responsibilities

Project cost analysis / bid analysis – Review construction bids for pipeline projects, analyze bid spreads, and develop regression model to determine typical ranges of expected cost for various project types.
Pipeline Construction Drawings – Through the use PA One Call Design Tickets and light field survey, develop AutoCAD base plans to be used in pipeline replacement design packages
Pipeline design assistance – Assist engineers in performing pipeline projects designs.
Pipeline system review – Review existing pipeline facilities, gather facility data from historical records and through field reconnaissance, perform pressure design calculations, identify pressure limitations, and analyze alternatives to increasing system capacity.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

2D AutoCAD or other drafting software experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Project Experience
Fluid dynamics principles
General construction background
Proficient in reading design prints/blue prints

Education and Experience

H.S. Diploma/Currently enrolled in a Bachelors Degree program in an Engineering discipline.

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.