Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer – Water Renewal & Infrastructure

Join our team as an Electrical Engineer, leading projects in power distribution, automation, and controls for water renewal (wastewater treatment), drainage, geothermal, and facility systems. As the department expert and Engineer of Record, you’ll oversee planning, design, and construction management, ensuring reliability and efficiency.

Enjoy independence, leadership opportunities, and the chance to shape sustainable infrastructure. City employees enjoy a top-notch zero-premium healthcare option for you and your family. Plus, a retirement plan that provides a lifetime annuity, investment matching, a cash-incentive wellness program, public employee student loan forgiveness, paid parental leave, and more. We’re famous for unparalleled benefits—come see why everyone’s talking!

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, electrical, structural, sanitary or mechanical engineering or a closely related field and
• 4 years of experience in engineering.

• 5 years of experience in designing, reviewing and managing complex or large public works construction projects.

• Licensed by the State of Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE) or if licensed in another state, ability to acquire an Idaho license through the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers within six (6) months of hire date.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.

• Applicants must be able to pass:
• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Education Verification

Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all duties of an Engineer I and II, and provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, as needed. ()

Manages major programs or sections in the engineering division such as sewer, geothermal, pressure irrigation, hillside development review, flood plain development review, pipeline design and inspection and water renewal facility upgrades. ()

Establishes design goals and project milestones, reviews and approves project expenditures, prepares management and council reports and manages contract performance for duration of the project. Prepares or supervises preparation of conceptual plans, detailed plans, specifications and estimates for public works construction projects. Identifies necessary changes in scope, prepares and authorizes change orders within policy requirements. ()

Identifies areas that require professional services procurement and contracts, including development of Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) and selection of consulting firms. Prepares scope of professional services for design work and coordinates advertisements for consultant submissions. Prepares project contract documents. Evaluates design and cost proposals for public works projects submitted by consultants. Coordinates consultant submission reviews and meetings with other divisions and departments. Makes technical reviews and provides recommendations regarding designs prepared by consulting engineers and architects. ()

Provides quality control review and approval of plans, final design documents and reports prepared by others. Provides guidance and direction during design and construction to engineers, technical staff or project managers. Reviews current needs and makes recommendations to operations and engineering division management concerning upgrades or capital improvements. ()

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Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
Knowledge of:; theories, principles and practices of engineering design; project management and contract administration; physics and mathematics applicable to engineering; specialized drafting, engineering, surveying or electronic tools and equipment; principles, modern techniques and equipment used in design, construction and maintenance of public works projects; EPA/DEQ stormwater requirements and stormwater calculation methods; Idaho Administrative Procedures Act (IDAPA); federal, state and local regulations and procedures related to engineering projects; principles and techniques of management and supervision, including goals and objectives development and work planning and organization; and computer usage including related software.

Ability to:; prepare, evaluate and lead engineering studies of large or complex projects; analyze and solve problems effectively; provide leadership and training to project team; interact effectively, engage in problem solving and partner with citizens, community groups and contractors; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate and rarely loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear, smell and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards, work in/at heights and confined spaces. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to infectious bacteria, bodily fluids and chemicals. various hazards associated with construction sites, uneven walkways, etc.
This position works: as projects or emergencies dictate, weekend, shift, and/or holiday work may be required.

Salary : $76,065 - $90,322