Assistant Engineer (Electrical)

Overview

Assistant Engineer (Electrical) in Oakland, CA. Assistant Engineers (Electrical) perform a variety of professional electrical engineering assignments in connection with the operation of a large municipal water supply and wastewater utility. This is the second level position in the engineering series, which may include direction of lower-level engineers or technical staff in specific project areas. Assignments are under the direct supervision of registered engineers and provide qualifying experience for registration. The current openings are in the Electrical Engineering Section and Plant Engineering Services Section, part of the Design Division and Facilities Maintenance and Construction Division, respectively.

The Electrical Engineering Section – Design Division and the Plant Engineering Services Section – Facilities & Maintenance Division include the following responsibilities and qualifications. The ideal candidate should possess some of the following :

• Industrial electrical and control engineering work experience.
• Knowledge of up-to-date power, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience coordinating electrical engineering activities with others including other discipline engineers / workgroups (e.g., mechanical, civil / structural, commissioning, instrumentation control systems, etc.), consultants, contractors, and representatives of other agencies.
• Experience working collaboratively to provide timely and efficient service and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Excellent written and communication skills, and experience in conducting meetings and making presentations.
• The ability to explain technical information so that it is easily understood by a non-technical audience.

Electrical Engineering Section – Design Division

The Electrical Engineering (EE) workgroup is part of the multi-disciplinary Design Division that is responsible for preparing electrical engineering studies and designs for capital projects to upgrade or replace power distribution systems, reservoirs, pumping plants, and water treatment facilities. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in power system engineering and analysis, corrective, predictive, and preventative maintenance standards. This candidate will also possess the ability to learn and develop new areas of expertise as required by the tasks assigned to him / her.

Electrical engineers in the EE workgroup are responsible for preparing construction drawings and specifications including electrical site plans, single lines, conduit, and cable schedules, wiring diagrams, instrumentation diagrams, and design details for various electrical systems including mechanical and process equipment, switchboards / switchgears, motor control centers, heating, air conditioning, and lighting. Responsibilities also include providing electrical engineering support and expertise during the planning and construction phases of projects and to other EBMUD workgroups such as maintenance and construction.

Plant Engineering Services Section – Facilities & Maintenance Division

The Plant Engineering Services (PES) workgroup is part of the Facilities Maintenance and Construction Division that is responsible for supporting the operations and maintenance for over 400 District facilities including substations, treatment plants, pumping plants, rate control stations, reservoirs, and administrative facilities. The ideal candidate in the PES Section will have strong technical expertise in medium-, and low voltage power system engineering and analysis, acceptance and maintenance testing standards, and project management experience. They will also possess the ability to learn and develop new areas of expertise as required by the tasks assigned to them.

Duties in both positions include :

Financials and Working Options

Flexible / hybrid work from home schedule may be available for some positions in this job classification. The salary range is $11,629 per month increasing to $12,210, $12,821, $13,462, and $14,135 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

Requirements

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and / or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position.

The Selection Process

Supplemental Information

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of answering the questions directly, your application may not be considered. Do not include boilerplate or irrelevant information.

Note : Any experience mentioned in your supplemental responses must be represented in your work history in your application.

EEO Statement : EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected status.

Benefits overview : Regular / Probationary Positions include : 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave; family health insurance; fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability; retirement plan; public transit subsidy; and benefits for professional growth and development.

Temporary / Limited Term / Temporary Construction Positions include notes on eligibility for benefits where applicable.

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