Senior Electric Utility Engineer

Job Description

Senior Electric Utility Engineer - Civil (730J)

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited college or university with: a) Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering and three (3) years experience in electric utility engineering work, or b) a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and four (4) years experience doing electric utility engineering work. In lieu of a degree in engineering, ten (10) years experience doing electric utility engineering work and proof of receipt of an Engineer Training certificate is also acceptable. A Master's Degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering from an accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience. Candidates from a non-accredited college or university must demonstrate equivalency by registration as a professional electrical, mechanical, or civil engineer in the State of California. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California is desirable.

License

Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license is required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

An incumbent in this position will be assigned engineering work associated with the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the civil and structural aspects of the Electric Utility Department facilities including departmental property resources along with their appropriate permitting requirements. Other electric utility engineering work may be assigned as necessary, including the responsibilities of other Senior Electric Utility Engineer classifications.

Typical Duties

Under general direction: plans, directs, coordinates, performs (or assists in), and supports the planning, licensing, design, analysis, study, construction, equipment installation, regulatory compliance, operation, and maintenance of the electric utility facilities civil structures, including: generation, substation, transmission and distribution, supervisory control, and other associated facilities; prepares, conducts, analyzes, and assists in testing electric utility equipment and system civil structures for the City Electric Utility; directs, prepares or assists in the preparation of standards, layout and construction drawings, equipment specifications, and design procedures; formulates, prepares or directs preparation, and recommends general operating procedures, guidelines, and operating manuals for power plants and facilities; prepares or directs the preparation of necessary reports; provides customer assistance and information to other City Departments on technical matters relevant to electric utility operation; may act as resident engineer during project construction, major maintenance activities, or significant studies/projects of a similar nature; coordinates all Electric Department Federal, State, and Governmental requirements pertaining to remote facilities and resources; may prepare or direct preparation of input for departmental budget; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of civil engineering as applied to electric utility. Knowledge of: the theory of electric utility operation (e.g. generation, transmission and distribution of three phase alternating current power); and principles of supervision and personnel administration. Working understanding and familiarity with the engineering principles, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment used in the planning, design, cost estimation, technical and economic analysis, construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of electric utility generation, substation, transmission, distribution, street lighting, metering, and other facilities. Good ability to: understand and follow oral and written instructions; analyze engineering problems, perform calculations, and report solutions; and effectively interface with the general public including customers and other City employees.

Supervision Received

Works under the general direction of a Division Head, Assistant Director, or other supervisor as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises engineers and/or paraprofessional engineering personnel, or other personnel as assigned.

Other Requirements

Must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job assignment.

Special Conditions

May work unusual hours in emergency situations, or while acting as duty supervisor outside regular working hours, or at other than regular job site.

Approved, October 1997