Engineer, Principal - Gas and Light Division

Engineer, Principal - Gas and Light Division

Salary

$92,049.00 - $153,724.00 Annually

Location

400 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

35M00000705

Department

Public Utilities

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 3:52 PM Eastern

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

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

Description

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 relative to the design, operation and maintenance of company pipeline and related natural gas facilities;
• Assisting engineering staff with developing bid proposals, contracts, design specifications and material lists for natural gas projects;
• Developing, reviewing and updating plans, manuals and forms, as well as, compliance records and documentation;
• Supervising engineers and technical staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained and employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a safe work environment; and making/implementing hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations;
• Developing and monitoring assigned budget, reviewing and submitting funding requests, and monitoring expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget. Preparing and presenting budget recommendations.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

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. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of pressure regulation (theoretical and practical) and meter set assembly design. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of procurement laws for design consultant selection and contractors, project management and MBD minority business goals. Demonstrated knowledge reading and interpreting GIS maps and AutoCAD plans; hydraulic modeling. Intermediate to advanced level mathematics including geometry, calculus, and statistics. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to navigate through and manage difficult situations while motivating and engaging with diverse groups of individuals. Excellent oral and written communication skills while managing and supervising others.

MINIMUM TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

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

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.

PREFERRED TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering;
• Five years of natural gas utility engineering experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

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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The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid drivers license or ability to obtain a VA drivers license within 30-days of hire?

• Yes
• No

04

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High school diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree/Advanced degree

05

Are you currently a City of Richmond employee?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a Bachelors Degree in engineering?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a Professional Engineer (PE) license?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have five (5) years of professional engineering experience?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have two (2) years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience with hydraulic modeling?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience securing permits for natural gas projects?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have project management experience? If so, please describe your experience?

13

Do you have experience in any of the following?

• Reading blue-prints
• Reading constructions drawings
• GIS
• No experience

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Please select your years of experience in natural gas engineering.

• Less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience
• Ten (10) or more years of experience

Required Question

Employer City of Richmond

Address 900 East Broad Street

Suite

Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

804-646-5660

Website https://www.rva.gov/