What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at Utility Technologies International?
Company Overview
Utility Technologies International (UTI), a 100% employee-owned Company, has been serving the natural gas industry since 1992. We provide engineering, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and qualification services to a diverse range of natural gas operators. Our focus is delivering practical, high-quality solutions across gathering, transmission, and distribution pipeline systems.
As a growing organization built on collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement, UTI offers an environment where employees can build long-term, meaningful careers. Our culture is centered around a tight-knit team, a fast-paced and varied workload, and a strong commitment to supporting each other's success.
Position Summary
UTI is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our growing pipeline and facility engineering team. This role blends technical leadership, project oversight, and staff management and development, supporting a wide range of projects from pipeline alignments to complex facility design.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to mentor engineers while maintaining high-quality deliverables and client relationships.
What You Will Do
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and mentor engineering staff, including workload balancing and professional development
- Oversee design and execution of pipeline projects (alignments, bore profiles, site development, utility permitting)
- Oversee facility design projects (meter/regulator stations, compressor stations, P&IDs, equipment selection)
- Review and approve engineering deliverables for accuracy, quality and compliance
- Ensure adherence to applicable codes and standards, including Title 49 CFR Part 192
- Support project management activities, including scope development, bid events, scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating
- Maintain and develop client relationships, including participation in meetings and technical discussions
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including operations and field personnel, construction inspectors, subconsultants, and project managers
- Support proposal development and contribute to business growth initiatives
- Conduct occasional field visits to support project execution and quality assurance
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is required
- 10 plus years of experience in utility and/or facility engineering, or adjacent industries
- Strong proficiency with AutoCAD (Civil 3D and/or Plant 3D preferred)
- Extensive experience developing detailed engineering drawings, plans, notes, and details
- Experience managing larger, multi-disciplinary projects
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and managing technical deliverables
- Familiarity with advanced utility permitting
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with cost estimating, project scheduling, and project lifecycle execution
- Strong understanding of relevant industry codes and standards (preference of knowledge in 49 CFR Part 192)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and standardization efforts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in both natural gas pipeline and facility engineering environments
- Background in consulting or working with multiple projects, stakeholders, and project types
- Experience with hydraulic modeling software
- Familiarity with GIS platforms and data integration
- Familiarity with environmental and regulatory permitting processes
Benefits & Total Rewards:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) Plan
- Competitive Salary
- Hybrid schedule (2 remote days/week after introductory period)
- Medical, dental, vision