Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #147 - Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Electric Utility / Engineering

WORK LOCATION: MOC

HIRING RANGE: $75,191 - $133,251 / Annual Salary

PAY GRADE: P / Q - Exempt

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular / Full-Time

DAYS WORKED: Monday-Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: Until Filled

JOB DUTIES

The City of Farmington reserves the right to hire at either the Engineer or Senior Engineer level, depending on experience and qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Follows established safety protocols and policies as set forth by the Utility and as required for the job at hand. Must embrace and work with a "safety first" mentality. Attendance at mandatory safety training.

Perform administrative and field advising work to coordinate and supervise the development, installation, and maintenance of existing and new construction of the Electric Department's transmission, substation, and main distribution feeders.

Work under the administrative supervision of the Engineering Manager.

Plan, prepare, recommend, and design the expansion and modification of the Electric Utility's distribution system. Emphasis will be on the electric distribution system, but must be prepared to perform engineering functions on the transmission system and substations as may be required.

Use computer power flow analysis for forecasting future system and circuit loading requirements. Determine if adequate facilities exist for new system loads. Performs feeder load studies using MilSoft software.

Determine voltage regulator and capacitor requirements and calculate and recommend control settings for each.

Design and recommend designs for distribution substations, including but not limited to grading, foundations, grounding, electrical conduit plans, steel structures, equipment such as breakers, switches, and transformers, electrical conductors, insulators, and connectors. Similar designs may be required for transmission switching and substations, but to a lesser extent.

May be required to design or assist with the design of transmission pole line facilities, especially when distribution underbuilt facilities are required or recommended.

Recommend, specify, and/or design the placement or replacement of transmission and distribution switches for line sectionalizing.

Review and update specifications for distribution equipment and materials.

Work with GIS on map export/import, updating, and error correction.

Analyze motor starting requirements for new and existing loads. Analyze voltage flicker issues.

Develop equipment specifications and material lists for proposed projects, initiate material purchasing, and ensure timely installation.

Develop distribution construction standards. Develop or assist in developing transmission construction standards.

Evaluate material bidding documents and recommend material purchases.

Provide NESC code assistance and interpretation.

Coordinate assignments with Surveying, Drafting, Protection and Transmission Engineering, Estimators, and the Line Dept.

Provide assistance and make recommendations for the annual capital budget and become familiar with the annual operating budget.

Keep abreast of all local, state, and federal regulations with regard to environmental matters that affect the Electric Utility and advise all Electric Utility personnel of their duties and responsibilities with regard to environmental programs, rules, and regulations, including a critique of all new regulations for the Engineering Manager.

Review switching procedures to ensure personnel safety and proper and safe operation of in-service equipment.

Assists in the installation and startup of electric facilities, including switches, breakers, fuses, and transformers.

Responsible for reviewing, completing, and disseminating "as built" drawings.

Ability to use standard Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software.

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