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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.

City of Richmond Core Values:

Community Centric Service
Unity
Respect
Innovative
Trust
Accountability

Duties include but are not limited to:

Reviewing project specifications and plans to ensure technical conformance, design completeness, and compliance with codes and regulations.
Managing the installation of electrical equipment and process control systems in DPU water and wastewater facilities; assisting with system startup/testing.
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.
Performing technical and administrative functions, including attending and participating in departmental and project progress meetings, and resolving project issues.
Reviewing and maintaining specifications, technical standards, and test procedures for SCADA systems and electrical/process equipment.
Maintaining schedules and budgets for Capital Improvement (CIP) projects, performing project cost estimates, and providing recommendations.

Qualifications, Special Certifications, and Licenses:

Fundamental knowledge of project management, electrical and power systems (including single-phase and three-phase systems), and industrial automation.
Basic knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI), AC motors, and AC Variable Frequency Drive.
Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, technical writing, and oral/written communication skills.
Ability to assemble complex information and work with a variety of individuals, such as employees, vendors, contractors, and citizens.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation and Control Engineering or a related Engineering degree.
Basic understanding of PLC programming, industrial control systems (such as Distributed Control System, Programmable Logic Controllers, SCADA systems), and associated control system devices.
Basic understanding of construction practices and project management. Familiarity with basic engineering practices.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

Working conditions may include exposure to travel, hazardous physical conditions, 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 constraints.
The essential duties may require the ability to regularly finger, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently walk; and occasionally stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, grasp, and feel.
The working conditions may contain environmental hazards.
The physical strength required for this classification is considered sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.