Engineer; Civil​/Mechanical

Overview

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About 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
• T uition Assistance Program

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates to fill an Engineer position. The selected candidate will provide project management and engineering support for managing the engineering and construction efforts at the City of Richmond Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the distribution/transmission facilities throughout the City.

• Reviewing project specifications and plans to ensure technical conformance, design completeness, and all aspects of the projects are in compliance with codes and regulations.
• Collecting, gathering, interpreting, and analyzing engineering data for projects.
• Performing both technical and administrative functions including attendance, facilitating and participation in departmental meetings, interagency meetings, project progress meetings and provide project status and resolve project issues.
• Reviewing and maintaining specifications, technical standards, and test procedures, operating/maintenance procedures related to water distribution system.
• Design and generate cost estimates for water distribution related projects.
• Reviewing, preparing, and maintaining project status/technical reports, permit applications, inspections, and other documents as needed.
• Managing and coordinating various phases of contract work with other City Departments and external vendors such as contractors, construction managers, consultants, equipment suppliers and other municipalities.
• Manage and maintain fire hydrant flow test inquires and data.
• Review design plans for permitting and energov inquiries.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of construction practices; project management; and basic functions and operations of various types of mechanical plumbing/piping, pumps, valves, gates, weirs, hydraulics, and control systems.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; and technical writing; oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated abilities to assemble complex information for others; and work with a variety of individuals such as other employees, vendors, contractors, and citizens.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.

• Some assignments may require a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Strong fundamentals of engineering background.
• Experience or general knowledge of plumbing, mechanical systems, and construction practice.
• Proficient with AutoCAD.
• Some Project Management experience.

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.

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.

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent…