ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (DOQ)

Position Title

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (DOQ)

Position Number

309001

FLSA Status

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Salary

$64,480 - $140,795 Annually (Depending on Qualifications)

Job Summary

Under general direction, responsible for the engineering, coordination, administration and project management of electric utility projects including residential, commercial, and industrial new developments and BPUB Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects.

Responsibilities

Graduate Electrical Engineer Range: $64,480 – $82,513

Coordinates all phases of engineering duties within the electrical utility system, including but not limited to preparing, reviewing, and interpreting project designs, plans, equipment overhauls, material specifications, engineering estimates, and procurement solicitations.

Manages projects from start to finish, and coordinates projects with other BPUB departments, consultants, engineering firms, and/or contractors involved and assigned to the design, operation, construction, and repair of electric utility systems.

Completes pole loading analysis simulations and engineering designs for pole replacement/strengthening for new developments and CIP projects.

Develops, maintains, and archives accurate records and documentation of new developments and CIP projects.

Assists in the development and implementation of technical specifications, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards.

Troubleshoots, maintains, and evaluates process/systems performance and efficiency, and recommends engineering solutions.

Prepares written documents such as memos, reports, inter-office correspondence, letters of transmittal, document approval summaries (DAS), Contribution In Aid of Construction (CIAC) letters, etc.

Completes other job duties assigned.

Senior Graduate Electrical Engineer (in addition to the duties listed above) Range: $74,630 – $95,534

Completes cost-benefit analyses applying advanced economic engineering principles for distribution projects.

Prepares and reviews Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Bids (RFBs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), board agendas, studies, presentations, etc.

Electrical Engineer (Registered) (in addition to the duties listed above) Range: $105,310 – $128,356

Develops, reviews, and seals, engineering designs, technical specifications, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards.

Assists the department with the implementation of BPUB Strategic Plan assignments and goals and recommends projects and construction work plans for improvement to the electric system.

Produces a variety of advanced engineering designs and negotiations associated with location, design, construction, and operation of public utility projects in accordance with city/state or federal rules and regulations.

Senior Electrical Engineer (Registered) (in addition to all duties listed above) Range: $116,105 – $110,795

Identifies key performance indicators for developing reports to summarize project status, including time, quality, and cost metrics.

Analyzes and interprets the implications of proposed legislation and regulations that may affect utility projects, and communicates legislative, regulatory, and policy changes.

Prepares, reviews, and maintains work instructions, procedures, policies, and standards for the Electric Engineering Department and ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory authority.

Graduate Electrical Engineer/Senior Graduate Electrical Engineer

May provide training, guidance, leadership, and direction to less experienced staff members. May assume the duties and responsibilities of higher-level engineering staff as needed.

Electrical Engineer (Registered)/Senior Electrical Engineer (Registered)

May be required to supervise multiple project teams, define strategic goals for teams, and ensure alignment with business objectives. May assume the duties and responsibilities of the assigned supervisor or manager in their absence.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge important to perform the functions of the job include:

Knowledge of Engineering principles and practices.

Knowledge of design and operation of new and upgraded electric utility systems and associated equipment.

Knowledge of pole loading analysis (PLA) software.

Knowledge of National Electrical Codes.

Knowledge of legal land descriptions.

Knowledge of principles of supervision.

Knowledge to operate Auto-Cad and appropriate engineering and business software.

Skills important to perform the functions of the job include:

Skills to conceptualize engineering problems and design effective solutions.

Skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Skills to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Skills to develop a safe, effective, efficient, timely, and operable electric utility system to provide service and meet customer needs and customers’ future needs.

Skills to supervise the work of others.

Skills to apply mathematical concepts such as statistical analysis, exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.

Skills to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Skills to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or board of directors.

Abilities important to perform the functions of the job include:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, system studies, financial reports, performance evaluations, policy and procedure, governmental rules and regulations, and legal documents.

Ability to ensure electric utility system designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

Ability to attend conferences, public hearings, and general meetings for an extended period of time which may include periodic out-of-town travel.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.

Ability to write clear, concise reports.

Ability to understand safety rules and regulations and work safely.

Ability to respond to general and technical inquiries or complaints from consumers, regulatory agencies, or management staff, utility representatives, or members of the business community; and work courteously and cooperatively with organization personnel, public and/private agency representatives, vendor and manufacturer representatives, regulatory agency representatives and municipal representatives.

Ability to track project schedules and budgets.

Ability to maintain knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices.

Ability to work independently on assignments and projects.

Ability to perform field inspections and document findings.

Education & Experience Requirements

Graduate Electrical Engineer

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with a major in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited university program. Some experience in electric utility engineering or related areas is preferred.

Senior Graduate Electrical Engineer

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility engineering or a related area are required.

Electrical Engineer (Registered)

One (1) additional year of experience is required.

Senior Electrical Engineer (Registered)

Two (2) additional years are required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver’s License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy.

Senior Graduate Electrical Engineer

Must possess a valid Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) Certification in the State of Texas.

Must be eligible to obtain registration for a Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas.

Electrical Engineer (Registered)/ Senior Electrical Engineer (Registered)

Must be a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Texas. Professional Engineer license from other jurisdictions providing comity with Texas may be allowed; however, candidate must acquire a Texas Professional Engineer license within 12 months of being placed in this position in order to remain in the position.

Senior Electrical Engineer (Registered)

Must possess a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or approved equivalent.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Work is performed in a normal office environment with some field exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust.

Eligibility for Employment

In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39:

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S589P

Open Until Filled

Yes

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