Job Application - Roanoke Gas Company

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Natural Gas Operations Engineer

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This position is responsible for project engineering and project management associated with capital and major maintenance projects and supporting the overall natural gas distribution system.

The essential job duties include:

  • Perform engineering functions in the design and construction of natural gas distribution facilities including metering, pressure regulator sizing, flow modeling and cost estimates.
  • Manage specific capital and maintenance projects including financial planning, scheduling, equipment specification and procurement, contractor interfacing, and development of construction and project documentation.
  • Provide technical assistance to support upgrades, expansions or interconnects.
  • Ensure engineering standards, methods and practices are in regulatory compliance.
  • Represent the Company at pre-construction meetings, including but not limited to meetings with contractors, VDOT, property owners and local permitting jurisdictions.

 Requirements:

  • B.S. Degree in Engineering from accredited university (Mechanical, Industrial or Civil preferred)
  • Ability to take independent action, seek out opportunities to improve processes and drive projects to completion.
  • Ability to learn new tasks quickly and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build successful relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Strong decision-making skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

 Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT).
  • Prior experience working on the construction of underground utilities.
  • Knowledge and expertise of DOT 192.
  • Previous experience in project management, project engineering and/or construction management.

This is a full time position with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with match, tuition assistance and health club reimbursement.

Roanoke Gas Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, age, national origin, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability or other legally protected classifications.