Senior Professional Electrical Engineer-AMENDED

Position Description

• Amended 9 / 22 to reflect the new closing date

This position performs professional electrical engineering duties in the design, plans, specifications, operation, construction, and cost estimates for power and control system projects at Minneapolis PW - Water Treatment and Distribution Services (WTDS). The role participates with higher-level engineers in the planning of electrical improvement projects and process enhancements for the Electrical and Instrumentation team. And acts as the subject matter expert on complex projects.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (IEEE).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

Five years of related experience in the design & operations of power and control systems for municipal water / sewer plants and lift stations, including one year as a Registered Professional Engineer.

EQUIVALENCY :

An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES :

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps : a rating of relevant education and experience (100%) . It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess . This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions . Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and / or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought . Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made . Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing . Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Professional Engineers (Public Works) (CEN) . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit : https : / / www.minneapolismn.gov / government / departments / hr / labor-agreements / professional-engineers /

Eligible List Statement

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration . This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title . This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established .

Interview Selection

The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list . If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate's education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. This position requires the knowledge of SKM modeling software

2. AutoCAD for redlining.

3. Experience with Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC programming.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.