Engineer II

Engineer II

Hybrid, within service territory: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida

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. 

Your role in our success:

The Engineer II oversees the design, development, and management of natural gas pipeline and station projects with little to no supervision. This job collaborates with a cross functional team including project management, construction, and operations, ensuring compliance with design codes (CFR, FERC, PHMSA, DOT, etc.), and facilitate effective decision-making. Responsibilities include developing calculations, equipment specifications, requisitions, sketches, and drawings. Additionally, managing permit applications, reviewing contractor proposals, and producing construction drawing packages. Focusing on station, pipeline, growth, and integrity projects of moderate complexity ranging from $10-$40MM, this job contributes to the successful execution of natural gas infrastructure initiatives.

What you'll be working on:

• Develops and manages the design of natural gas pipeline and station projects.


• Determines calculations, equipment specifications, requisitions, sketches and drawings for projects and order pipe valves and equipment.


• Develops project proposals and assists with contractor proposal review and selection


• Produces, reviews and approves construction drawing packages.


• Applies working knowledge of the natural gas design codes (Code of Federal Regulations part 192, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, DOT, etc.)


• Works with project team including Project Management, Construction and Operations while monitoring the engineering and design project


• Manages permit applications and status.


• Leads engineering meetings with internal stakeholders.


• Manages multiple projects of moderate complexity concurrently


• Develops Engineering scoping documents.


• Leads engineering meetings with external stakeholders


• Assists with department process enhancements.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering


• Three (3) years in a similar capacity


• Valid Driver’s License


• Understanding of Engineering Principles as well as construction, maintenance and operations.


• Proficient in general business principles including Microsoft Office Suite


• Ability to review engineering plans and understand permit requirements.


• Ability to train and mentor lower-level team members.


• Ability to work independently as well as in a diverse work environment.


• Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions.


• Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on a short-term basis (day-to-day, week-to-week)


• Ability to make decisions which have impact on the immediate work unit.


• Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines.


• Ability to complete routine forms and conduct routine verbal communication.


• Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and to verbally communicate technical information


• Ability to make informal presentations, inside and/or outside the organization. Speaking before groups.


• Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, and make presentations outside the immediate work area.


• Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

• Flexible work arrangement


• 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!


• Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

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].