Project Engineer II

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under general supervision, plans, directs and coordinates the engineering support and project management necessary to start and complete major projects generally of routine complexity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages selected 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 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.
• 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.
• Reviews 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.
• Prepares and monitors utility agreements for State and City projects.
• Attend State and City utility coordinating committee meetings.

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 three years satisfactory performance in Engineer work in the Company or in-field total engineering experience of five 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:

• 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.

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.