Engineering work related to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the electric distribution system through the development and application of construction standards, material specifications, and Electric Service Standards. Work also includes obtaining technical knowledge of medium voltage electrical distribution system materials and equipment to aid in training for project engineers, lineworkers, and operations personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Evaluate, record, and track material and equipment failures to find root cause of failures.
- Perform data-driven analysis of material and equipment failures to identify trends of failures to initiate proactive maintenance programs and processes to support Light & Power’s electrical distribution system reliability goals and metrics.
- Coordinates with industry technical experts and manufacturing representatives to provide electrical product knowledge training for Light & Power staff and support installation of equipment per Utilities Light and Power construction standards and guidelines.
- Apply knowledge of electrical engineering and related disciplines to support the development and revision of materials specifications and construction standards for electric materials and equipment consistent with acceptable practices and standards.
- Assists in the analysis and review of quotations, proposals, and bids to help in analysis of total owning cost and conformance to specifications.
- Assists in the development of technical specifications and stock item descriptions using available information from vendors and industry.
- Seeks input and works with user personnel to help development and revision of guidelines and standards to support continuous improvement.
- Supports field or design personnel with technical support and questions related to the implementation of specific construction plans for field installation projects and special design projects.
- May assist with and help to analyze information from power flow studies to support electric system design and development of customer loading guidelines.
- May assist with the selection and design of substation equipment additions and upgrades.
- May assist with distributed energy resources planning and interconnection standards development.
Management Responsibilities
No
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and experience with the application of engineering principles and practices applied to electric utility materials, design, application, construction, and operation.
- Ability to perform basic statistical analysis.
- Possess effective technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to solve moderately difficult engineering problems.
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, and analytical thought process.
- Ability to review, analyze and assist with the preparation of bid specifications.
- Ability to apply engineering skills to assist with electric system long-range studies and planning.
- Ability to use GIS, engineering, computer-aided drafting, web content/photo editing, spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
- Excellent customer service and co-worker relations skills.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUMPREFERREDCollege degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, or equivalent education and experience.
Experience Requirements
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering experience in electric power distribution preferred.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training
- Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical) - Desired
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