Electrical Engineer and Utility Designer III

Overview

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Make a di?erence in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it's a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

• Department : 1920 GRU - ED Electric and Gas Support
• Salary Range Minimum : $68,979.59
• Salary Range Maximum : $105,083.94
• Closing Date : 10 / 14 / 2025

Job Details :

Independent professional caliber and technical engineering work requiring application of standard engineering principles and procedures. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision receiving instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features; assistance furnished on unusual problems. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its limited supervisory responsibility and lack of policy interpretation, and by its emphasis on independent fully competent application of standard engineering principles to engineering problems having clear and specified objectives, interpretation of data, and requiring investigation of a limited number of variables.

Note : The Engineer 3 / Utility Designer 3 classification is the third in a series of four Engineer / Utility Designer Classifications of progressively more demanding job competencies and engineering duties. It should be understood that the job competencies, duties and requirements of the Engineer / Utility Designer1 and 2 are inherently included in this position. The inability to acquire and develop the required job competencies for each progressively higher-level Engineer / Utility Designer classification (Engineer / Utility Designer 4) may result in performance management action up to and including employment termination.

Employer education requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution or similarly accredited non-US institution with four (4) years of experience, OR a Master's degree in Electrical engineering with three (3) years of experience.

Job Description : SUMMARY

Independent professional caliber and technical engineering work requiring application of standard engineering principles and procedures.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision receiving instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features; assistance furnished on unusual problems. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its limited supervisory responsibility and lack of policy interpretation, and by its emphasis on independent fully competent application of standard engineering principles to engineering problems having clear and specified objectives, interpretation of data, and requiring investigation of a limited number of variables.

Note : The Engineer 3 / Utility Designer 3 classification is the third in a series of four Engineer / Utility Designer Classifications of progressively more demanding job competencies and engineering duties. It should be understood that the job competencies, duties and requirements of the Engineer / Utility Designer1 and 2 are inherently included in this position. The inability to acquire and develop the required job competencies for each progressively higher-level Engineer / Utility Designer classification (Engineer / Utility Designer 4) may result in performance management action up to and including employment termination.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Note : Positions requiring the Professional Engineer (PE) certification require graduation from an ABET-accredited institution and do not permit graduation from a similarly accredited institution.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Depending on area of assignment :

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Note : May Require Assessment(s). May fill multiple positions. May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville o?ers a competitive bene?ts package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All regular employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, holidays, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, and we also offer on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff, and a wellness program. Benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability who require special accommodations during the selection process should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD / TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans\' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.

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