Engineer and Utility Designer IV - Electrical

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Make a difference 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 :

1112 GRU - Production Assurance Support

Salary Range Minimum :

$76,400.00

Salary Range Maximum :

$120,401.63

Closing Date : Until Filled

Until Filled

Job Details :

Are you tired of traveling and looking to get off the road? Come settle down with us and work in family-friendly Gainesville, Florida. No travel required!

Gainesville Regional Utilities, the 5th largest municipal electric utility in Florida, is seeking the best available senior level Electrical Engineer (Engineer IV) who will perform high level, independent, professional and technical Engineering work for an electric utility.

The successful candidate will be required to support a wide variety of engineering projects, both as an individual contributor, project leader, and team leader.

This is an excellent opportunity for growth, variety, and diversity in your job duties including hands-on solutions, design, troubleshooting, and leadership.

Minimum Qualifications :

To be considered for this position, you must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field, from an ABET accredited educational institution.

A Senior level Engineer IV position will require at least 6 years' experience as an engineer with emphasis on utility electrical equipment, switchgear, and controls.

We will consider an under fill with a less experienced engineer who is willing to learn and progress to the Senior level.

Essential Job Functions :

Depending on area of assignment :

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates major engineering projects.
• Performs work that involves engineering practice, which may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, materials suitability, optimization of resources and design, and intricate coordination requirements.
• Work requires a broad knowledge in the specialty area and thorough knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties.
• May be responsible for development and implementation of project budgets.
• Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and / or interpretation to others.
• May provide limited supervision or coordination of work of one or more subordinate engineers / utility designers, engineering technicians, and other support personnel who assist in specific discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or a major project often with unique or controversial issues, which have an important effect on major programs.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And Experience :

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and six (6) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility,

Master’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and five (5) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES :

Licenses :

Valid Florida Class E Driver’s License required.

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.

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