Engineer, Principal - Gas and Light Division

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Engineer, Principal position in the Gas and Light Division. The Natural Gas Engineer, Principal will be responsible for technical services related to pipeline engineering, compliance operation, and construction activities for Richmond Gas Works (RGW) of natural gas facilities, and will encompass various aspects of natural gas, engineering, compliance, operation, and maintenance requirements. This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the Appointing Authority.

Requirements

Knowledge of plastic and steel pipeline design standards, corrosion control standards, city bridge and roads standards, VDOT design standards and code of federal regulations (CFR) part 192
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of pressure regulation (theoretical and practical) and meter set assembly design
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of procurement laws for design consultant selection and contractors, project management and MBD minority business goals
Demonstrated knowledge reading and interpreting GIS maps and AutoCAD plans; hydraulic modeling
Intermediate to advanced level mathematics including geometry, calculus, and statistics
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to navigate through and manage difficult situations while motivating and engaging with diverse groups of individuals
Excellent oral and written communication skills while managing and supervising others
Bachelor's Degree in engineering
Five years of professional engineering experience
Some assignments may require a Professional Engineering (PE) Registration
Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisory experience preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
Five years of natural gas utility engineering experience

Responsibilities

Managing the engineering design process, including reviewing and analyzing; detailed plan designs/technical studies, and processing applications/permits, change orders, and other documentation for proposed development or improvement projects
Performing engineering activities relative to the design, operation and maintenance of company pipeline and related natural gas facilities
Assisting engineering staff with developing bid proposals, contracts, design specifications and material lists for natural gas projects
Developing, reviewing and updating plans, manuals and forms, as well as, compliance records and documentation
Supervising engineers and technical staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained and employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a safe work environment; and making/implementing hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations
Developing and monitoring assigned budget, reviewing and submitting funding requests, and monitoring expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget
Preparing and presenting budget recommendations