The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities is seeking highly qualified candidate for the position of Engineering Specialist within the Gas Distribution Division. This class supports gas utility engineering, drafting functions, and survey/inspection permitting support for gas utility construction and development projects. Incumbents provide specialized and technical expertise in support of an engineering function. 

Duties Include 

• Providing drafting services and maintenance of city maps, drawings, and plans. 
• Processing information requests. 
• Preparing working drawings; drafting gas utility easements; assisting the construction department with MOT Plans; CSX Plans, Drafting detailed construction drawings, topographical profiles, and related maps and specifications; researching, compiling, and assembling construction information; conducting on-site visits to collect field data. 
• Performing data entry; maintaining specialized databases such as GIS information; retrieving information; and performing routine office functions. 
• Preparing layouts, drawings, and designs according to engineering specifications using AutoCAD software. 
• Reviewing engineering drawings and supporting documentation to verify adherence to standard practices. 
• Analyzing design and confers to resolve details that need to be completely defined. 
• Retrieving information from files and displays on the computer, using required computer skills. 
• Displaying final drawings to verify completeness, clarity, and accuracy. 
• Performing other related duties as assigned 

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses 

• An ability to coordinate designs, and drafts projects, detailed drawings, profiles, maps, and specifications. 
• Able to prepare and review documentation such as working drawings, plans, work or change orders, and specifications for bids. 
• Execution of coordinating and managing engineering projects, including assigning project work to engineers/contractors. 
• Able to oversee project completion within established budgetary and time constraints and approves expenditures for services by contractors, consultants, or vendor. 
• Knowledge of how to appropriately conduct on-site visits/inspections to collect data. 
• Able to accurately investigate and resolve service requests and inquiries; process information requests 
• Research, compile, and assemble information. As assigned, conduct studies for reports, meet with City agencies to discuss issues, make recommendations, and resolve concerns. 
• Perform data entry. Maintain specialized GIS and other databases; maintain, update, and retrieve records, project books, documents, files, and other information as necessary. 

• Associate's degree in drafting, engineering, or a related field. 
• Three years of paraprofessional engineering experience, preferably in the area of assignment. 
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. 
• Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire. 
• Some assignments may require specialized vocational training.