Gas Utility Project Engineer

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Gas Utility Project Engineer

City of Palo Alto Palo Alto, California, United States

Job Description:

Gas Utility Project Engineer

Description

Description

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of natural gas infrastructure? If you're eager to contribute your expertise to a forward-thinking, locally owned utility committed to sustainability and community service, this is the opportunity for you!

The City of Palo Alto Utilities is the only city in California that offers a full range of utility services to its citizens and businesses. This gives the City a unique opportunity to collaborate with the Palo Alto community, providing homegrown, reliable, and environmentally focused utilities. With over 100 years of successful public utility operations, Palo Alto continues its tradition of delivering safe services, local decision-making on policies, utility rate-setting, environmental programs, and tailored solutions for the community. Join the City as a Project Engineer, where you'll shape safety standards, lead innovative projects, and ensure the efficiency of vital gas systems for our community!

Career Opportunity

The Project Engineer reports to the Principal Engineer of the Gas Group within the Water-Gas-Wastewater (WGW) Engineering and Operations Division. In this role, you will manage public contracts, oversee Capital Improvement Projects for natural gas distribution facilities, and assist with safety inspections conducted by state and federal regulators. You'll also contribute to the development of WGW Utility Standards, support Engineering and Operations staff, and create engineering designs for natural gas distribution system improvements using programs such as AutoCAD, GIS, and Synergi Gas. Additional responsibilities include researching as-built information, recording data, and collecting GPS survey data for existing facilities.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
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Benefits: The City offers a fantastic benefits package that includes affordable healthcare plans, generous retirement packages, paid parental leave, convenient commuter programs and more !
Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan. To learn more, clic k here .
Schedule: 9/80 work schedule (with every other Friday off).

This is a continuous recruitment and may remain open until filled.
The initial review of applications will take place on April 7, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

This position is represented by Service Employee International Union position (SEIU).

Essential Duties

Positions allocated to this level in the Utilities Gas Engineering Section may additionally perform the following duties:

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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:
Special Requirements:

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process:


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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.

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$160,451.20 - $196,560.00 Annually
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