Systems Electrical Engineer (I-Sr.)

Overview

Position Title : Systems Electrical Engineer (I-Sr.)

Job Posting Closing Date : OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Provo City is looking for a full-time Utility Electrical Engineer to provide professional engineering work responsible to coordinate, plan, design, estimate, and prepare specifications for building electrical distribution / transmission systems in Provo City's Energy department. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting these services provided to the residents of Provo City are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Details

Compensation

(G36, G37, G40) $41.48 - $69.50 per hour (depending on experience)

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive perks : free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4 / 10 work schedule, and others. For more information about benefits click here.

Responsibilities

• Perform system electrical engineering functions of varying complexity, including system analysis, planning, budgeting, engineering design, construction management, start-up, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in strategic planning for the department and suggest projects to improve and maintain system integrity, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare specifications for the design of electrical system projects, and the associated equipment and construction services, including for assigned department capital improvement projects (CIP).
• Perform field testing of operations and customer support for power quality and environmental issues.
• Maintain full project cost accountability and reports project status on a regular basis.
• Perform and evaluate electrical system analyses and studies (both computer-based and manual) including load flow, short circuit, and load forecasting.
• Review and maintain electrical system model and coordinate regular upgrading of city-wide information base.
• Assist other staff members as needed and perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

At all levels, Provo City will honor equivalent combinations of job-related education / experience [substituting each 1 year of post-secondary education / training for 6 months of experience] as meeting minimum qualifications.

Level I

Level II

Senior

Selection Process

This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient, qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received (at least seven days). Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City?

Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. The Administration developed a brand promise to establish the high standards of our community identified as Provo Pillars : Welcoming, Safe and Sound, Economically Vibrant, and Forward Looking. Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. Provo has been awarded the "Best Performing City" three years in a row, and was ranked the 'Best Run City in America' by WalletHub for 2025. Visit provo.gov to learn more.

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Details

Full Time / Part Time : Full time

Position Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : 40

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