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Engage the appropriate staff and oversee progress to meet project objectives.\n\nMaintain working knowledge of relevant technologies and best practices, and ensure engineering standards, methods, and practices comply with regulatory requirements.\n\nImprove system performance:\nDevelop design options and recommendations to optimize systems and assess the feasibility of engineering solutions.\n\nEvaluate equipment and material use in gas and electric systems for operational performance, safety regulation compliance, and cost impact.\n\nResearch and complete engineering and cost studies to develop proposals and recommendations.\n\nStay current on industry engineering and construction trends and incorporate best practices into project plans.\n\nParticipate in design and process safety reviews for existing and new facilities.\n\nOversee or support construction activities, including inspection and commissioning.\n\nDevelop engineering standards, methods, and guidelines.\n\nShare your 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