Senior Gas Systems Lead & Mentor Engineer

Virginia Natural Gas; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Virginia Natural Gas is seeking a capable engineering leader to manage and train junior engineers and technicians responsible for capital improvements in gas distribution and transmission facilities. The role includes overseeing regulator station designs, relocations, and system renewals, with emphasis on coordinating engineering, new business, and construction activities.

The position reports to the Engineering Manager and requires strong leadership, communication, and project management

Qualifications

• BS in recognized engineering specialty, ABET accredited institution.
• 5+ years of gas engineering or operations experience.
• Engineering background with knowledge of gas engineering principles and theories, operation of gas distribution systems, and financial and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of DOT pipeline safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians; provide technical direction.
• Oversee and approve designs; perform systematic reviews and answer difficult questions.
• Direct project objectives, assign tasks, and coordinate activities across units to ensure progress.
• Develop design options and recommendations to improve system optimization; assess feasibility of engineering solutions.
• Track projects from concept through construction and report monthly metrics to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

MS Office

Education

BS in recognized engineering specialty

Tools

CAD/GIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Project

SynerGEE

Job description

Virginia Natural Gas is seeking a capable engineering leader to manage and train junior engineers and technicians responsible for capital improvements in gas distribution and transmission facilities. The role includes overseeing regulator station designs, relocations, and system renewals, with emphasis on coordinating engineering, new business, and construction activities.

The position reports to the Engineering Manager and requires strong leadership, communication, and project management