Description
Exciting opportunity for a Gas Utility Engineer in Charlottesville, VA, with a municipal public utilities department dedicated to delivering safe, reliable natural gas service to the community! This position offers substantial autonomy, direct collaboration with utility leadership, and the opportunity to oversee critical natural gas infrastructure projects, regulatory compliance, and gas supply operations. Join a team where your engineering expertise will make a lasting impact on public safety, infrastructure reliability, and essential community services!
Qualifications and responsibilities for this Gas Utility Engineer position include:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Natural Gas Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution and at least 1 year of natural gas or petroleum industry experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required within one year of employment; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Experience with natural gas regulatory compliance, gas supply and procurement, utility engineering standards, and distribution system operations.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office, with knowledge of gas-flow modeling and engineering design principles.
- Design and oversee natural gas distribution system installations, new construction, infrastructure replacements, and contractor activities.
- Ensure compliance with PHMSA, Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC), and applicable safety regulations while managing distribution integrity and operator qualification programs.
- Coordinate gas supply procurement, conduct rate studies, manage engineering projects, and supervise assigned personnel.
- Maintain a valid Virginia driver's license and acceptable driving record, conduct construction-site inspections, and respond to emergency call-ins as needed.
Salary: $105,592.65 - $129,324.10 per year, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including employer-contributed health insurance, employer-paid life insurance, vacation and sick leave, 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday, a pension or employer-funded 401(a) retirement plan, a voluntary 457 retirement plan, tuition assistance, professional development opportunities, and gym reimbursement.
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