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Job Description
Description:
The City of Palo Alto Utilities is the only city in California that offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. Because of this, the City has a unique opportunity to partner with the Palo Alto community to enjoy the benefits and achievements of reliable, homegrown, and environmentally focused utilities. Palo Alto has a tradition of over 100 years of successful public utility operations. It is a tradition that continues to provide the Palo Alto community with safe and reliable utility service, local decision-making over policies, utility rate-making, environmental programs, and customized services.
Career Opportunity
TheProject Engineer will report to the Principal Engineer of the Gas group with the Water-Gas-Wastewater Engineering and Operations Division. The position will manage public contracts, oversee Capital Improvement Projects of natural gas distribution facilities, assist in natural gas safety inspections from state and federal regulators, contribute to the WGW Utility Standards, support Engineering and Operations staff, create engineering designs for natural gas distribution system improvements using various programs including AutoCAD, GIS and Synergi Gas, researching as-built information and record data, and collecting GPS survey data of existing facilities. The Project Engineer should have a strong technical background in natural gas distribution or transmission engineering principles.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited school and 10 years of experience in natural gas distribution or transmission. They should also have experience understanding and interpreting the Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Part 190, 191, 192, and 199. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have knowledge of natural gas distribution or transmission operations and maintenance procedures. Fundamental drafting skills, knowledge of established drafting tools and techniques in an AutoCAD environment, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills are imperative.
Special Requirements: Licensed Professional Engineer -- Mechanical Engineer
Benefits: Fantastic benefits package, to learn more click HERE .
Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE.
This position is represented by Service Employee International Union position (SEIU)
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt and screenings and interviews will begin as soon as posting requirements are met and a sufficient applicant pool is found. Posting may be closed before posted date.
Essential Duties:
Positions allocated to this level in the Utilities Gas Engineering Section may additionally perform the following duties:- Provides gas distribution technical guidance to Engineers, Engineering Associates, and Engineering Assistants, as well as other departments and outside consultants on major projects.
- Conducts gas safety inspections with federal and state regulators and is a technical resource on gas distribution regulatory requirements.
- Has a thorough understanding of gas distribution design, operations, maintenance, procedures, and plans required in CFR Title 49 Part 192.
- Implements gas distribution CIP projects and other safety improvements by working with contractors, consultants, other City departments, and Federal and State agencies.
- Performs field checks on in-progress and completed in-house and contract construction work to assure results.
- Conducts field inspections on CIP projects to ensure Utility Standards and project plans are adhered to by contractors.
- Develops utilities materials standards, equipment specifications, and operating procedures.
- Uses hydraulic models as a tool for gas distribution system planning and recommends system improvements
- Assures that the efforts and activities of private consultants are utilized efficiently and effectively.
- Handles complaints and/or inquiries about projects in a professional manner
- Writes, reviews, and edits Staff Reports to City Council and engineering reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:- Bachelor of Science degree in civil, mechanical, or other approved engineering curriculum depending upon assigned area, 4 years of experience and
- Equivalent to four years increasingly responsible engineering experience. (Note: PE Certificate or Master’s Degree in Engineering may be considered in lieu of one year’s experience.
Supplemental Information:
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Applications will be reviewed promptly upon receipt and screenings and interviews will begin as soon as posting requirements are met and a sufficient applicant pool is found. Posting may be closed before posted date.
For more details visit our Careers Page, by clicking HERE.
Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking HERE.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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