Sr Mgr Business Development Engineering

Requisition Number: 25270 

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.

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Job Summary:   

The Sr Manager Business Development Engineering will be responsible for managing the pipeline, facility assets, system planning, and personnel to accommodate growth and new customer additions by applying least cost methods while considering the overall hydraulic system. Specific duties include managing and developing the assigned Engineering personnel in their work; managing the capital budget allocated resources; managing system planning personnel to develop a strategy for system reinforcements that supports growth and assist in the prioritization R&B/M&R reinforcement projects; establishing and ensuring compliance involving the physical plant records and the communication of maps and records updates to internal and external customers; assigning incoming work to the team and overseeing the team member’s design and estimation of costs for distribution or transmission system additions and modifications; customer interruption planning; achieving projects deadlines and Company goals; working with other functions to strategically plan for short- and long-term growth; maintaining communications and coordinate activities with representatives of state (Pennsylvania and Maryland) utility commissions, municipalities, engineering consultants, regulators and/or contractors; and work on special assignments as requested.  

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Direct the design, estimation, permitting and approval of Growth capital projects including main, stations, large/complex meter sets/services, and support RNG initiatives.  Review and approve all new business capital designs.
• Mange the system planning project prioritization. Develop long‐term infrastructure plans to support weakened areas of our system as well as overall MAOP reconfirmation support across our system.
• Manage the Growth mains & stations Budget to meet the capital budget targets, while meeting the service dates for customers. This will include monthly forecasting of spend by project, with explanations on timing or budget variances. Manage Growth related CWIP statuses, assist with capital authorizations and budget planning.
• Develop and implement development plans for Business Development Engineering staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of all applicable Federal (DOT), State (PUC), and local codes and regulations.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team of employees.
• Excellent oral and written communications and computer skills.
• Strong knowledge of UGI Operating Procedures and construction techniques.
• Robust independent problem solving, project management, and decision making skills.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.  Advance Degree is highly desired but not required.
• 7+ years of experience in the design and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems and a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
• Professional Engineer License strongly preferred.

We offer comprehensive benefits, some of which are:

•  medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance

• disability plans

• 401(k) matched savings plan

• paid vacation

• company stock purchase program

• wellness programs

• tuition reimbursement

• paid parental leave

• paid volunteer time

• adoption assistance

UGI Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. As such, the Company abides by the requirements of the Executive Order 11246, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, 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.