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Engineer I

Elizabethtown Gas Company
Union, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2025 CLOSED ON 1/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer I position at Elizabethtown Gas Company?

About Us Elizabethtown Gas is a natural gas utility company that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas to over 300,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Union, Middlesex, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, and Mercer counties. At our core, we’re dedicated to being a committed community partner, delivering exceptional customer service and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. At Elizabethtown Gas, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights. Position Summary May work independently or assist other engineers in the planning, design and project management of gas distribution systems projects. Projects may consist of new infrastructure design or renewal infrastructure design for natural gas distribution systems. This position will be located in Union, New Jersey. This is a hybrid position. Essential Functions: Analyze construction proposals for municipal, county, state and private projects for conflicts with existing gas facilities and propose recommendations to resolve conflicts. Meet, negotiate, and collaborate with city and state officials, engineers and construction contractors to resolve conflicts in a timely manner and relay Company policy, procedure and other information relative to the gas industry. Perform design of various types of natural gas distribution projects including new gas main installations, gas main replacements, reinforcements and other system support projects as required. Collect, research, and interpret existing facility records, in GIS and project as-builts, as part of the design process. Create construction drawings using AutoCAD. Develop timely and accurate cost estimates for construction projects. Complete project design package including, but not limited to: construction drawing, bill of materials, customer list, as-built records, bid package and cost estimate. Ensure compliance with all engineering principals, gas operating standards and all applicable codes, mandates and statutes. Perform other special projects and assignments as required. Qualifications Qualifications Required Background: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology areas, Mechanical or Civil preferred, with 0 years of relevant experience. Required Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Basic proficiency in AutoCAD or other computer assisted design software. Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent analytical skills Preferred Skills: Basic understanding of Gas Utility GIS Explore the Possibilities South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day. Benefits Package Overview SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include: Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k), with generous company match Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship. Compensation Range: $57,375 - 91,800 We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience. SJI, an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries: SJI Utilities (SJIU) and SJI Energy Enterprises (SJIEE). SJIU houses the company’s regulated natural gas utility operations, delivering safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to more than 700,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across New Jersey via its South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas subsidiaries. SJIEE houses the company’s non-utility operations primarily focused on clean energy development and decarbonization via renewable energy production and energy management activities. Visit sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.

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