Your role in our success will be:
This is an advanced technical position in the Engineering Department. Supports distribution operations in regulatory affairs and facility design. Evaluates, plans, and designs major construction projects. Secures regulatory approvals to complete project installations. Facilitates project development in conjunction with District Operations and Sales & Marketing, including managing and prioritizing project design schedules. Coordinates with GIS to ensure accurate and up-to-date records of the gas distribution system.
What you’ll be working on:
- Assist the Engineering Manager with planning and design on various design projects, prioritize project schedules, and staff assignments.
- Prepares, reviews, and approves distribution system project Tie-in, Gas Up, Gas Out procedures on projects.
- Represents the Department at meetings with regulatory and permitting agencies.
- Design distribution system projects including expansion, renewals, reinforcing and relocation projects.
- Prepares and submits design drawing and permit applications for new services and retirement of existing services.
- Prepares base maps using GPS equipment to locate existing field conditions.
- Secure permits, rights-of-way and other regulatory permits.
- Reviews, comments, and approves project drawings prior to release to Field Coordinators and permitting agencies.
- Create and review project construction folders for completeness prior to release to Field Coordinators.
- Complete essential documentation for projects.
- Act as a department liaison with District Operations and Energy Services / Marketing Division.
- Ensures compliance with the Department CAD standards and templates.
- Assist in distribution system operations.
- Assist in the design of Meter and Regulator Stations.
- Coordination with GIS on completed construction projects
- Gathers field information and prepares easement agreements, easement drawings, and descriptions.
- Assists with other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of, supports and participates in the Company’s Brand DNA, Service Excellence Standards and the Shield Safety Program.
Where you will be working:
- Office environment
- At our site in Port St. Lucie, FL
- Work around construction sites
- Work in or around traffic while performing field surveys and other field tasks
- Work around hazardous / flammable products
- Possible out of town overnight assignments
Who you are:
- Associate's degree or higher, specialized training in CAD
- 5-10 years of experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD and ability to create, perform edits and revisions
- Knowledge of materials, software, and equipment used for drafting, surveying and electronic mapping including GPS
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans prepared by others (internal and external)
- Advanced mathematics
- Ability to use an engineer’s scale and scientific calculator
- Proficient in the use of standard business software (Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows)
- Excellent communication and customer relation skills
- Excellent record keeping skills
- Federal, State, Municipal, railroad regulatory permitting requirements
- Company and industry standards, designs and practices
- Company safety rules, regulations, procedures, policies and manuals
- Performs work tasks and activities in a safe and conscientious manner
- Normal level of visual and hearing ability
What makes us great:
At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.
What’s in it For You:
- Competitive base salary
- Fantastic opportunities for career growth
- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere
- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities
- Monthly recognition events
- Endless wellness initiatives and community events
- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, Medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email [email protected]
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Skills Required
- Associate's degree or higher, specialized training in CAD
- 5-10 years of experience
- Valid Driver's License
- Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD and ability to create, perform edits and revisions
- Knowledge of materials, software, and equipment used for drafting, surveying and electronic mapping including GPS
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans prepared by others
- Advanced mathematics
- Ability to use an engineer's scale and scientific calculator
- Proficient in the use of standard business software (Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows)
- Excellent communication and customer relation skills
- Excellent record keeping skills
- Knowledge of Federal, State, Municipal, railroad regulatory permitting requirements
- Knowledge of company and industry standards, designs and practices
- Knowledge and adherence to company safety rules, regulations, procedures, policies and manuals
- Normal level of visual and hearing ability
What We Do
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), headquartered in Dover, Delaware, is a publicly-traded, diversified energy company principally engaged in various regulated and unregulated businesses. Through multiple divisions and subsidiaries, we operate on the Delmarva Peninsula, throughout Florida, and in Pennsylvania and Ohio providing natural gas distribution, transmission, gathering and processing, and marketing; electricity distribution; propane gas distribution and wholesale marketing; and other related services to approximately 240,000 customers. In 2018, we were recognized as a Top Workplace in Delaware for the seventh consecutive year. Our team is comprised of talented and experienced professionals who make a difference by sharing the same brand values and incorporating them within the way we do business. We strive to create a personal connection with one another, our customers, communities, shareholders, and partners enabling us to deliver positive and meaningful results. Our commitment to this shared vision provides us with a unique position and differentiates us from other companies within our industry. To learn more about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, our businesses and career opportunities, visit www.chpk.com.
