Engineer, Principal - Gas Division

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

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. Duties include but are not limited to This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the Appointing Authority. 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 related to the design, operation, and maintenance of the company's pipeline and related natural gas facilities. Conducts engineering investigations/studies. Perform inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and other regulations. Developing, reviewing, and updating plans, manuals, forms, compliance records, and documentation. Evaluates detailed plans, specifications, and standards for projects; identifies potential conflicts with plans and makes necessary field adjustments upon investigation or inspection. Maintains logs/records and permits; tracks systems and specialized databases and enters data. Review, prepare, and maintain project status/technical reports, permit applications, inspections, and other documents. Meets with project coordinators, consulting engineering documents, resolutions, and ordinances.

Requirements

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 related to the design, operation, and maintenance of the company's pipeline and related natural gas facilities.
Conducts engineering investigations/studies.
Perform inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and other regulations.
Developing, reviewing, and updating plans, manuals, forms, compliance records, and documentation.
Evaluates detailed plans, specifications, and standards for projects; identifies potential conflicts with plans and makes necessary field adjustments upon investigation or inspection.
Maintains logs/records and permits; tracks systems and specialized databases and enters data.
Review, prepare, and maintain project status/technical reports, permit applications, inspections, and other documents.
Meets with project coordinators, consulting engineering documents, resolutions, and ordinances.