District and System Planning Engineer - Dayton, OH
District and System Planning Engineer - Dayton, OH
Description
National Fuel is seeking an Engineer for an outstanding career opportunity in our Engineering Services department at our Dayton, OH office. National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluation and design of natural gas piping systems and related facilities including use of gas hydraulic modeling software
Provide technical support to Field Operations and other corporate departments
Provide material and equipment specifications for natural gas facility improvement projects
Bid preparation, project cost estimating and engineering support for construction
Review, approve, and provide required support documentation for expenditure requests
Investigate, document, and resolve system delivery reliability issues
Coordinate and facilitate the spring and fall Operations/Engineering planning meetings
Participate as a member on various corporate technical standards teams and/or department initiatives
Support Distribution modernization and public improvement projects including feasibility studies, engineering analyses, and scoping of natural gas facility projects
Maintain system updates for Synergi Gas hydraulic modeling software, perform system studies, assisting engineers, and responding to various engineering requests
Provide support for state regulatory audits, data requests and rate performance metrics
Coordinate large volume customer requests with the Energy Services department
Coordinate bi-annual planning meetings with Gas Supply Administration and GCOC; as well as data requests from various departments and audits
Support department initiatives
Use and support of Distribution Risk Application
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Petroleum and Natural Gas preferred)
Ability to successfully work independently as well as within a team environment
Exceptional time management, work ethic and multi-tasking abilities
Strong oral and written communication skills, proven technical abilities and strong computer skill
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
3-5+ years of relevant Engineering Experience
Gas System modeling and natural gas piping design experience
EIT or Professional Engineer Certification
ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL:
National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo, NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live, work, and have 2,000+ employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - 93,000. This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of pay that National Fuel believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The specific base pay offered to a successful applicant will be based primarily on relevant professional experience. Other components that may be considered include: individual qualifications, licensures, industry specific experience, education and market demands for specialized skills. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors. Exempt positions will also be eligible for an Annual Cash Bonus Plan.
National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:
Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
Paid Company Holidays
Dental Coverage
Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers
Vision Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with Company Match
Life Insurance
Company Funded Retirement Savings Account
Long Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Work Schedule
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Charitable Giving Programs
HOW TO APPLY: Any candidate offered a position with National Fuel will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) by July 24, 2026, to jobs@natfuel.com. Please reference position #26-043PA in the subject line of your email.
National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences makes us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment.
We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis
National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG) is a diversified energy company with corporate headquarters in Williamsville (Buffalo), New York. The Company’s assets are distributed among four business segments: Exploration and Production, Utility, Pipeline and Storage and Energy Marketing. National Fuel’s history dates to the earliest days of the natural gas and oil industry in the United States and the Company has been responsible for many industry firsts.