Engineer, Principal (Modeling Engineer, Gas)

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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
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• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

The Gas Planning and Modeling Engineer supports the safe reliable and sustainable operation of Richmond Gas Workss (RGW) natural gas distribution system. This position is responsible for pipeline engineering hydraulic modeling capacity planning regulatory compliance and technical support for field operations. The engineer works cross-functionally to deliver data-driven outcomes that ensure compliance optimize performance and support RGWs long-term energy goals including renewable natural gas (RNG) integration.

System Planning and Modeling

• Develop and maintain hydraulic distribution models (Gas Works or Synergi Gas) for load forecasting and infrastructure planning.
• Conduct impact assessments for load additions pipeline projects and RNG interconnections.

Design

• 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.
• Assisting engineering staff with developing bid proposals contracts design specifications and material lists for natural gas projects.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to federal and state regulations (e.g. 49 CFR Part 192 PSC 135).
• Support internal audits PSC filings and Commission data requests.

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Project Support

• Evaluate RNG developer proposals and conduct feasibility studies.
• Support the development of interconnection guidelines tariffs and technical standards.

Gas Standards and Operational Support

• Assist in developing and updating Gas Construction Standards and O&M procedures.
• Analyze field data (e.g. leaks valve maintenance regulator inspections) to inform improvements.

Capital Planning and Project Support

• Contribute to 1- 5- and 10-year Capital Improvement Plans.
• Provide technical evaluations and risk assessments for major infrastructure projects.

Emergency Support and Continuous Improvement

• Participate in AOC reviews incident investigations and emergency planning.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in compliance modeling and reporting.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in engineering
• Five years of professional engineering experience
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred

• 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.

LICENSING CERTIFICATIONS and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Some assignments may require a Professional Engineering (PE) Registration
• Some assignments may require a valid Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Drivers License within 30 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Gas System Engineering

• Solid knowledge of gas distribution design operation and compliance standards.
• Understanding of fluid mechanics system integrity and utility risk management.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficient in Gas Works or Synergi Gas or equivalent modeling software.
• Experience with GIS (ArcGIS) SQL-based systems Power BI AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Strong problem-solving skills to assess data and recommend risk-informed cost-effective solutions.
• Ability to align engineering tasks with broader business objectives and regulatory goals.
• Communication and Leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience presenting to management regulators and field teams; public speaking and testimony experience preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts electrical currents vibrations etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes odors dusts gases and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people imminent danger and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is regularly required to finger (pick pinch type or otherwise work primarily with fingers) talk see hear and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists hands and fingers. The employee is frequently required to stand walk and feel; and the employee is occasionally required to climb balance stoop kneel crouch and reach extending hands and arms in any direction push pull or lift. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties this classification is considered to be sedentary exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

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The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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