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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:

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 – Planning & 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, right-of-ways 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'll Be Working:

• Office environment
• 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
• 3-5 years of experience in regulatory affairs and facilities design
• Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD including creation, edits, and revisions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans prepared by others (internal & external)
• Advanced mathematics
• Ability to use engineer's scale and scientific calculator
• Knowledge of materials, software, and equipment used for drafting, surveying, construction, locating, and electronic mapping including GPS
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Municipal regulatory requirements, permits, and record keeping.
• Proficient in the use of standard business software (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication & customer relations skills
• Valid Driver's License

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 careers@chpk.com