What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at City of El Paso?
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and four (4) years of professional engineering experience in industrial facility systems, including two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Engineer, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas by the time of application, or equivalent transferable from another state having reciprocity, which must be converted to Texas registration within one (1) year of appointment.
Under general direction, manage and lead the design and implementation of electrical engineering projects, plans, and specifications.Manage complex electrical engineering projects and execute programs. Involves: Evaluate systems that produce electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels; evaluate design standards of electrical components for water and wastewater infrastructure, review design plans and specifications for compliance with codes and prepare cost estimates. Assure quality control. Resolve conflicts. Collaborate and meet with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, City departments, and other internal departments to coordinate activities and projects. Prepare engineering calculations, plans, and specifications. Design Utility-related facilities, collect data, and perform project research related to project and operational costs and efficiency analysis. Compile analytical data and provide reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects. Prepare energy consumption analysis and provide recommendations for improvements.
Perform project management activities. Involves: Develop the scope of work, and provide technical reviews of projects. Schedule project elements and evaluate proposals. Prepare reports, correspondence, and recommendations. Monitor project progress, and funding and recommend project selection. Perform construction inspections and participate in commissioning of facilities, reviews, and process payment requests from consultants and contractors. Manage construction and perform contract management work, evaluate bid documents. Maintain correspondence with contractors, review submittals, and interpret drawings and technical specifications. Evaluate work for compliance with contract provisions. Review and respond to requests for information. Review change order requests and prepare documentation for approval. Participate in community meetings and outreach efforts. Prepare and deliver presentations related to projects or initiatives.
Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule assign, instruct in, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates. Provide employee training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes. Enforce safety rules and regulations.
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Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
Salary : $79,990 - $136,550
