What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Operational Technical Services?
Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities throughout the country. OTS offers temporary, temp to hire, direct hire and emergency on-call opportunities including great benefits.
POSITION : Electrical Engineer
PAY RATE : $52.40 - $80.58
LOCATION : Santa Clara County, CA
The Electrical Engineer is responsible for electrical and controls engineering related to the planning, design, project and construction management of water facilities. The Electrical Engineer must possess a detailed knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical construction, and motor control centers.
Duties :
- Prepares construction drawings and writes specifications in the process of completing electrical design of above and below ground water system facilities
- Performs advanced engineering calculations for low and medium voltage power distribution and motor control including Short circuit current calculations, Voltage drop calculations, Breaker coordination studies, Arc Flash studies
- Prepares construction contracts, bids projects, and awards contract
- Specifies, develops bid packages, and procures major equipment
- Prepares requests for proposals (RFP) and analyzes / selects successful consultants or vendors
- Manages project scope, schedule, and budget
- Manages and communicates with project-specific contractors, consultants, agencies, and staff
- Prepares data tables, graphs, cost estimations, justifications, and reports required for evaluations and projects in multiple water systems
- Interprets and understands engineering construction reports and drawings and provides input or guidance
- Prepares and publishes various documents and reports for distribution to communities as well as state and local government agencies
- Utilizes Company financial software to accurately monitor project costs during and at the end of a project
- Provides input and assists in the Company’s Public Utility Commission (PUC) rate case filings including cost estimating and justification for projects
- Provides input and assists in the preparation of the Company’s annual capital budget
- Provides construction management and shared field inspection at the location of the project construction
- Provides technical support for system operations and maintenance
- Presents information in a public forum to state or local government agencies, special districts or local communities
- Participates in and supports the Company’s Continuous Improvement program and projects
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Requirements :
MUST HAVES FOR ROLE :
Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $52 - $81
