Engineer I

Step into a future fueled by innovation, sustainability and purpose. At our Fortune 1000 diversified energy company, we’re not just shaping a cleaner energy future, we’re building a workplace where you can thrive. Join a team that values community, flexibility and growth, and enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your personal and professional development. Let’s energize the future together.

New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, is seeking an Engineer I to provide engineering expertise to identify, plan, design, coordinate, and manage multiple construction projects involving natural gas distribution, transmission, and regulator station facilities. Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and subcontractors from concept through completion. Ensure all design and construction activities comply with federal and state regulations and company standards, supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of gas service to new and existing customers.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare work orders, on a timely and accurate basis, for operating pressure requirements for new and existing main installations.
• Prepare construction drawings that accurately depict proposed and completed changes in the distribution system.
• Make effective personal inspections of potential job sites to develop an understanding of actual field conditions and the possible effect they may have on system design.
• Represent the Company at pre-construction meetings, maintain accurate minutes of these meetings, and promote general safety and economic construction standards.
• Design new distribution systems to provide adequate supplies of gas to new customers, including developments and commercial accounts.
• Review construction plans for all roadway projects to determine areas of conflict and work to minimize the company's financial exposure.
• Oversee corporate transmission and distribution systems, troubleshoot abnormalities, and provide technical advice and assistance to the Distribution, Gas Control, and PMT Departments in providing safe, reliable, adequate, and economic service.
• Evaluate the effects of large volume commercial and industrial customers on the transmission and distribution system and recommend necessary reinforcements to assure adequate system capacity and pressure.
• Design detailed meter sets for large volume commercial and industrial customers, which require elevated delivery pressure in a safe, yet economical manner.
• Assist the Sales and Distribution departments in field inspecting customer complaints and recommend solutions to resolve problems in an expeditious manner.
• Obtain all necessary voucher checks and all applicable state, county, and municipal permits, and prepare work order and drawings for each installation.
• Work with Division supervisors to prioritize pending rehabilitation work to ensure public safety in the most economical manner.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities determined by department manager.

Position Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college is required, preferably civil or mechanical.
• 0-3 years of engineering experience. Recent graduates will be considered; internship, co-op, or other related engineering experience, preferably in the utility, natural gas, or construction industry, is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills.
• Must be detail-oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS preferred.
• The above job description is reflective of the primary duties of this position and in no way limits the supervisor from assigning any other duties, responsibilities or initiatives as deemed necessary.

This position is deemed safety-sensitive under the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) regulations. Among other things, employees in this position are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing and post-accident testing. PHMSA-required drug tests include testing for marijuana. The use of marijuana, or testing positive for marijuana, is disqualifying and will lead to removal from performing safety-sensitive functions as well as disciplinary action.

Hybrid work schedule: 4 days on-site and 1 day remote.

Other Details:

Compensation: Expected base pay range for this role will be $70,000 to $95,500 Base pay is based on several factors including, experience, skills, and knowledge.

This role will be eligible to participate in an annual short term incentive program.

Benefits That Support You:

• Day one medical coverage, including prescription, vision and dental plans, so you’re supported right away.
• Our 401(k) plan has a generous company match to help you invest in your future.
• Direct Stock Purchase Plan (with optional payroll deductions for employees) so you can share in the company’s success.
• Wellness perks, including free on and off site fitness centers and other programs to keep you feeling your best.
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement to help grow your skills and advance your career.
• Vacation and company-paid holidays, so you can rest and recharge.
• Flexible work arrangements with many roles offering hybrid options based on job responsibilities and business needs.

New Jersey Resources and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.