Senior Gas Pipeline Engineer – Compliance & Design

City of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond is seeking a qualified candidate for Engineer, Principal in the Gas Division of the Department of Public Utilities. The Natural Gas Engineer, Principal will oversee pipeline engineering, compliance operations, and construction activities for Richmond Gas Works, covering various aspects of natural gas engineering and maintenance.

This unclassified role reports to the appointing authority and requires expertise in design reviews, budgeting, and guidance of project teams while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering.
• Five years of professional engineering experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and GIS mapping.
• Knowledge of pipeline design standards and CFR 192.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering design, reviews, and permit processing for development projects.
• Perform design, operation, and maintenance work on gas pipelines and facilities.
• Develop bid proposals, contracts, and design specifications.
• Develop and maintain plans, manuals, and compliance records.
• Monitor budgets and present budget recommendations.

Skills

Engineering design

Budget management

Project management

AutoCAD

GIS mapping

Hydraulic modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS maps

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The City of Richmond is seeking a qualified candidate for Engineer, Principal in the Gas Division of the Department of Public Utilities. The Natural Gas Engineer, Principal will oversee pipeline engineering, compliance operations, and construction activities for Richmond Gas Works, covering various aspects of natural gas engineering and maintenance.

This unclassified role reports to the appointing authority and requires expertise in design reviews, budgeting, and guidance of project teams while