Senior Electrical Engineer

Hurricane City

Position : Senior Electrical Engineer

Salary : $75,000 -$120,000

Job Description

General Purpose

Performs a variety of skilled technical tasks related to the engineering of various power projects for Hurricane City. Conducts power system designs that are development related. Work involves application of technical knowledge and independent judgment in design, drafting, use of CAD software, use of GIS software, use of electrical system modeling software, preparation of right-of-way and legal descriptions, field management, construction, and inspection work.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Power Director.

Essential Functions - (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Perform distribution and transmission design, provide transmission and substation project support, as well as a variety of other tasks as assigned by the Power Director
• Help develop and implement effective load forecasting models for future capacity projects
• Help to create system design, construction, and material standards
• Provide procurement support and bid evaluation for purchases on designed projects
• Review material supplier drawings, submittals, and coordinate between vendor design and project drawings
• Design and plan for system expansion, improvement projects, system protection, and coordination studies
• Maintains project databases, drawings, maps, easements, and rights of way
• Attends meetings and reviews plans submitted to the JUC (Joint Utility Committee)
• Meets with developers, engineers, and contractors. Helps prepare power designs based on those meetings
• Prepare engineering drawings and maps using various computer software
• Preform basic electrical calculations to determine correct electrical equipment sizing, Transformers, conductors, etc.
• Ensures that project designs and plans comply with codes, City standards, and engineering principles
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Typical Physical / Mental Demands / Working Conditions

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, sitting or standing for extended periods while assisting customers and while operating assigned office equipment. Walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching and light lifting. Talking, hearing and seeing essential in the performance of daily tasks. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and critical thinking. Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior, including dealing with unpleasant, angry or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements.

Condition of Employment

Employee may be required to work extended or irregular hours such as nights, weekends and holidays. Hurricane City employment can require employees to occasionally work outside of their normal job duties to assist with city sponsored events and / or projects. The employee is expected to forgo normal work duties to assist with the completion of these events and / or projects. In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

Please Note : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Hurricane City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.