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Philadelphia Gas Works

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The **Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW)** is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today. As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.

Become part of the PGW Team!

**Staff Engineer-** The Staff Engineer is expected to maintain and improve engineering processes by planning, performing, and completing engineering project design work within a specialized discipline such as mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and chemical engineering. The incumbent is responsible for developing and monitoring each assignment and project in addition to coordinating the progression of the assignments throughout the entire project. Staff Engineers can perform all the functions of its lower-level peer group and performs higher level and more complex engineering project designs.

**Senior Staff Engineer** - Is expected to pan, manage and coordinate individual and group efforts relating to the completion of multiple planning, engineering and architectural design project and assignments including research, proposed concept designs, formulation of budgets and cost estimates for customer review. The incumbent is expected to achieve specific project related goals within a previously determined budget and timeline, interact with customers to recognize and analyze engineering problems and generate solutions

including estimated costs to complete projects. In addition, to being capable of performing all the functions of lower-level peers, the Sr. Staff Engineer coordinates and establishes a consensus of approvals regarding designs, layouts, and equipment selections to facilitate resolutions. Impact of decisions can be measured within 3 to 6 months and on project timeline bases.

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.

Qualifications

+ 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

+ Knowledge of safety and hazardous situations associated with the construction and maintenance of facilities housing flammable gasesand 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.

+ 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 whilehandling 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.

PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/VAAP/EEO.

Corporate Offices: 800 W Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122

While we appreciate all responses, only those who are uniquely qualified will be contacted.

**ID** _2025-1926_

**Employment Status** _Regular/Full Time_

**Category** _Engineering_

**Job Locations** _US-PA-Philadelphia_