What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer, Principal - Modeling Engineer position at City of Richmond, Virginia?
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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:
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking for highly qualified candidates to fill Engineer Principal- Modeling Engineer position. The selected candidate will support DPU Water Distribution team with hydraulic modeling function for capital improvement projects, system planning, and analytical support as needed. The select candidate shall be proficient with Geographical Information Technology (GIS) and Autodesk Infowater Pro or equivalent hydraulic modeling software and must possess technical knowledge of American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) best practices and standards related to water distribution system.
Duties include but are not limited to
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: 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.
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 constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), talk, see, hear and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and feel; and the employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach extending hands and arms in any direction, push, pull, or lift. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
Do you have a valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain a VA Driver's License within 30-days of hire?
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical or civil engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university?
Which best describes your years of experience using Geographic Information System (GIS)?
Which of the following describes your industry work experience? Select all that apply.
Which best describes your years of experience using Autodesk Infowater Pro or equivalent hydraulic modeling software.
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
- Tuition Assistance Program
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking for highly qualified candidates to fill Engineer Principal- Modeling Engineer position. The selected candidate will support DPU Water Distribution team with hydraulic modeling function for capital improvement projects, system planning, and analytical support as needed. The select candidate shall be proficient with Geographical Information Technology (GIS) and Autodesk Infowater Pro or equivalent hydraulic modeling software and must possess technical knowledge of American Water Works Association (AWWA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) best practices and standards related to water distribution system.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Develop, calibrate, and maintain city’s water distribution hydraulic model using Autodesk Infowater Pro.
- Perform scenario assessment to support future growth evaluation and water demand projection.
- Perform system planning to assist with planned or emergency shutdown, and project coordination.
- Assist with capital planning and project support for water distribution renewal, loop closures, and ancillary projects.
- Assist with condition assessment of overall water distribution system for low pressure issues, identifying deficiencies, and resiliency/redundancy improvements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in mechanical or civil engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university.
- Five years of professional engineering experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in water distribution hydraulic modeling.
- At least two (3) years of general GIS experience.
- Professional Engineering license in VA.
- Eight (8) years of experience using Autodesk Infowater Pro modeling software or other equivalent hydraulic modeling software.
- Five (5) years of experience working with municipal water distribution system.
- Must possess strong fundamentals of fluid mechanics, system integrity, utility risk management, AWWA and NFPA best practice and standards.
- 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
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
- Knowledge of water distribution system and operational profile.
- AWWA and NFPA best practice and standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills to assess data and recommend risk-informed, cost-effective solutions.
- Ability to align engineering tasks with broader business objectives and goals.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience presenting to public, management, regulators, and field teams experience preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and manage projects efficiently and complete in timely manner.
- Analytical and strategic thinking.
- Detailed oriented and ability to effectively communicate.
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: 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.
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 constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to finger (pick, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with fingers), talk, see, hear and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and feel; and the employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach extending hands and arms in any direction, push, pull, or lift. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.
The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain a VA Driver's License within 30-days of hire?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical or civil engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university?
- Yes
- No
Which best describes your years of experience using Geographic Information System (GIS)?
- Less than three years of experience
- Three to four years of experience
- Five to Six years of experience
- Seven or more years of experience
- No experience
Which of the following describes your industry work experience? Select all that apply.
- Water Distribution Utility
- Natural Gas Distribution Utility
- Manufacturing and Plant
- None of the above
Which best describes your years of experience using Autodesk Infowater Pro or equivalent hydraulic modeling software.
- Less than three years of experience
- Three to four years of experience
- Five to Six years of experience
- Seven or more years of experience
- No experience
- Required Question
