Power-Electrical Engineer Jobs

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CITY OF IDAHO FALLS
invites applications for the position of:
Power - Electrical Engineer
The City of Idaho Falls is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Preference will be given to qualified veterans.
SALARY:
\$41.44 - \$50.86 Hourly
\$3,315.23 - \$4,068.73 Biweekly
\$86,196.00 - \$105,787.00 Annually
OPENING DATE:03/14/23
CLOSING DATE:Continuous
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Power/ Idaho Falls Fiber is currently recruiting for an Electrical Engineer. This position performs a variety of professional technical duties related to; project design, planning, management and inspection to aid in construction of electric infrastructure
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under supervision of the Engineering Manager and works closely with the Systems Engineer and Lead Design Technician.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensures compliance with design standards; reviews and prepares plans and specifications; analyzes plans and anticipates issues and problems; prepares preliminary project feasibility studies; prepares cost estimates; coordinates with various utility departments to minimize disruption of services; develops electrical system software model and maintains electric system modeling software. Review drawings submitted by design staff for new electrical service infrastructure.
Assists in maintaining and updating utility Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); develops ten-year projections in conjunction with utility team members within the Division; anticipates priority projects and makes recommendations for CIP alterations.
Acts as project manager for both internal and contracted construction projects to ensure a quality and timely completion; writes project material specifications for procurement, e.g., poles, power cable, transformers, breakers and other equipment as needed.
Develops bid specifications for projects and equipment acquisitions; coordinates bid processing, submittal review, and award; makes recommendations for major purchases and financial commitments, complies with City and State purchasing policies and statutes.
Assists with in-house and/or contracted electrical engineering functions related to system development, modifications, and enhancements; assists substation and electrician staff with developing project design, operating and maintenance parameters, schedules, procedures, and as-built drawings for system-wide transmission, distribution, infrastructure and related facilities; initiates studies consistent with NEC, NESC, FERC, NERC, EPA and OSHA compliance requirements; assists with critical incident or emergency decision making related to city electric systems and commits city resources.
Assist in reviewing safety manual for compliance with various codes (NEC, NESC); assists as needed in the investigating of incidents.
Assists with electrical mapping system contributing to city-wide GIS system; ensures accuracy of electrical database; enters related model data into system model data bases, spreadsheet(s) and/or GIS.
Performs periodic field duties related to investigation and inspection of power system, staking projects, construction, etc.; participates in field emergency operations and outage repairs.
Provides timely and accurate general engineering and technical support to the general utility and senior leadership team as requested.
Works well with co-workers, other City employees, customers, and the public.
Performs Other Related Duties As Required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Graduation from college with a Bachelor\'s degree in electrical engineering;

AND

• No exp rience required. Preference given to candidates with relevant work experience or college coursework in utility electrical or power generation engineering.

OR

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working knowledge ofgeneral electrical engineering principles and practices; modern methods, principles and practices of power transmission and distribution; NEC, NESC, FERC, NERC, and EPA regulations and various enviro