District Engineer - Dayton, OH
National Fuel is currently seeking a District Engineer for an outstanding career opportunity in our Engineering Services department to support our growing operations in Dayton, Ohio. 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, engineering analyses, and system planning studies
• Provide technical engineering support to Field Operations and cross-functional corporate departments to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of natural gas facilities. and other corporate departments
• Provide material and equipment specifications for natural gas facility improvement projects
• Prepare bid packages, develop project cost estimates, and provide engineering support throughout construction and project execution. Bid preparation, project cost estimating and engineering support for construction
• Review, approve, and provide required support documentation for expenditure requests
• Investigate, analyze, document, and resolve system reliability, delivery, and operational performance 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 system modernization and, public improvement, and infrastructure replacement projects, including feasibility studies, engineering evaluations, project scoping, and design of analyses, and scoping of natural gas facilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Petroleum and Natural Gas preferred)
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and effectively meet project deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong technical aptitude, and proficiency with engineering and business software applications.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, accountability, and commitment to safety and operational excellence. 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 skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• EIT or Professional Engineer Certification
• Experience with utility, pipeline, distribution, or infrastructure projects
• Degree concentration in Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum and Natural Gas, or a related engineering discipline
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 and work and have 2,000+ employees in Western NY, Northwest PA, and Southwest OH.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.
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
• Annual variable bonus program
HOW TO APPLY
The successful candidate will be required to pass a DOT mandated drug test, as well as participate in random drug testing. The DOT maintains a list of banned substances which includes medical or recreational marijuana. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter (preferably in PDF format) by November 20, 2026, to jobs@natfuel.com. Attachments with a .docm extension will not be accepted. Please reference “#26-071PA- District Engineer” 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.