Principal Engineer and Utility Designer

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Department :

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1313 GRU - ED Electric Engineering

Salary Range Minimum :

$103,640.00

Salary Range Maximum :

$159,346.50

Closing Date : Until Filled

Until Filled

Job Details :

This position will be responsible for performing engineering design and related work on the electric utility distribution and transmission systems.

This position may also be responsible for performing engineering design and related work inside the electric utility substations, and the position may be asked to perform protection and control coordination, distribution planning, and transmission planning related work.

Having experience using the applications, PLS-CADD, Synergi, CAPE, and / or PSSE is desired.

NATURE OF WORK

Utility specific industry and organization-recognized, independent professional performing advanced technical engineering work requiring knowledge and application of the latest advancements in the field.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and from lower classes by its emphasis on the application of intensive and diversified knowledge and advanced engineering skills and coordination of engineering staff to complex and novel projects.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Essential Job Functions

Depending on area of assignment :

• Prepares or coordinates the preparation, review, and approval of engineering analyses, specifications, and reports for complex projects.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of engineer(s), utility designer(s), engineering technician(s) and / or consultants.
• Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of other organizations.
• Represents the organization in conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Develops and modifies engineering theories, precepts, practices, and procedures.
• Serves as the technical expert for the organization in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes.
• Designs and evaluates engineering projects and activities with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors on complex projects.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of science in engineering degree from an ABET accredited educational institution and eight (8) or more years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

Valid State of Florida Professional Engineer license may be required. Valid Florida Driver License required.

NOTES

May require supervisory experience. Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

SELECTION FACTORS / JOB COMPETENCIES

Depending on area of assignment :

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and a proficient knowledge of specialized software utilized in the engineering discipline.
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative.
• Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, and representatives of other agencies.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring.

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