Project Engineer III

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Plans, organizes, coordinates, schedules, and directs engineering activities and project management requirements for major projects of significant complexity. Generally responsible for personnel reporting to this position on the projects.

Has a proven record of successes in managing projects of varying complexity. Successfully assumes supervisory responsibilities in the absences of department manager and/or field supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides support and guidance with the department’s assignments and projects to ensure requirements and timeframes are met.
• Manages selected and GO9 projects involving the installation, betterment, or maintenance of gas systems. This includes the preparation of the design and cost estimates, obtaining approvals through CER, scheduling of work crews and contractors, ordering of materials, managing the budget, and closing of the project.
• Reviews and evaluates:

1. • New business projects as submitted by Sales. Evaluates the proposed installation for compliance issues. Submits for City and County Planning approval and Fire Permits for LPG installations. Solicits bids for contractors if necessary.
   • Distribution renewal projects. Evaluates pipe sizing and pressure losses using Synergi. Solicits bids for contractors if necessary. Construction plans and proposals by outside agencies to preclude any conflicts with the utility gas network.
   • Provides consultation and assists in coordination with contracting agencies working near buried gas facilities. Prepares response letters to requests for plan reviews from other utilities, contractors, architects and developers.

• Assists other department personnel in the interpretation of codes and regulations and provides expertise requested for new business projects and/or mains or services replacements or relocation; and LPG tank installations.
• Provides technical assistance to architects, engineers, consultants and developers. Assists customers with the design and troubleshooting of their gas systems.
• Prepares company standards, policies, and procedures to conform to federal and local codes.
• Serves as an alternate performing the following activities:
  • Attends State and City utility coordinating committee meetings.
  • Operator at the Pier 38 Propane Air facility during planned/emergency shutdowns.
  • Absences of Department Manager and/or GIS & Metering Systems or T&D Supervisors.

OTHER FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all applicable Hawaii Gas policies and procedures.
• Maintains assigned work area and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner; performs housekeeping duties as required and/or instructed. Works in a safe and responsible manner.
• Performs all other related duties as instructed by supervisor/manager.

Required education and/or Work experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of related experience and education.
• Two to five years satisfactory performance as an Project Engineer II or in-field total engineering experience of twelve years.
• Good working knowledge of NFPA 58, UFC, City and County Plumbing Codes and 49 CFR 192.
• Proficient in the MS Office suite of tools (Word and Excel), MS Project.

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

• May be required to obtain and maintain certification of access to controlled/secured facilities, e.g. military bases, coast guard jurisdictional areas and other clearance related to the work.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience:

• Experience in using Geographic Information System (GIS) and/or CADD.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

• Professional Engineering license.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Communication/Competency/Skill Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and highly team oriented.
• Strong communication, organization and analytical skills.
• Impeccable integrity and be disposed to handling sensitive/confidential information.
• Excellent written and oral skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the company.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes within the position/department/company.
• Able to steward themselves in a professional and courteous manner to promote a harmonious working environment.
• Able to communicate professionally, courteously, and effectively utilizing standards means of communication within the workplace (i.e., verbal, written, e-mail, phone, text, etc.).

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.