Electrical Engineer/Electric Utility Engineer

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Location : Redding, CA

Job Type : Full-Time (Status 3)

Job Number : 108E 853 012025

Department : Electric Department

Opening Date : 01 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Bargaining Unit : Unrep

Description

The City of Redding - Electric Department (REU) is seeking two highly motivated individuals to join our Engineering team. The Engineering group is involved in a wide range of activities involving transmission & distribution lines, substation design, system operations support and analysis, and relay / system protection.

One position would be someone who has either a transmission, or operations engineering background. This would include familiarity with NERC reliability standards, knowledge of transmission operations, and / or transmission design or system planning.

The ideal candidate would be proficient with computers, exhibit excellent team work and initiative, and have a working knowledge of electrical theory. The ideal candidate would also have experience with distribution or transmission modeling software such as Power World, PSLF, PLS-CADD, CAISO HANA, or equivalent.

One position would be someone who has either a system protection or distribution planning / design background. This would include familiarity with system protection principles, NERC reliability standards, and / or distribution design or system planning.

The ideal candidate would be proficient with computers, exhibit excellent team work and initiative, and have a working knowledge of electrical theory. The ideal candidate would also have experience with distribution modeling software such Milsoft Windmill, or SEL AcSELerator.

We are looking for someone to

Electrical Engineer

• Perform and implement studies as assigned to formulate recommendations for the electric utility in connection with a wide range of activities involving generation, transmission lines, distribution lines, substations, system operation, system protection, metering, communications, load forecasting, system planning, budget planning, transmission and distribution routing studies, easement acquisition, and other assignments typical of electric utility power systems

Manage utility construction projects (substations, transmission lines, etc.), supervise operation and maintenance of completed projects

Take responsibility for contract preparation and administration, design, construction, operation and maintenance schedule coordination, investigate and analyze liability claims, inter-utility coordination, and quality control. This may involve making field decisions and supervision of any and all tests required to assure specified results

Work with and provide guidance to management and / or utility's customers in matters pertaining to the efficient use of electrical energy, system protection, power-factor correction, and grid connected alternate energy sources

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Electric Utility Engineer

As assigned, lead or participate as a team member in capital and maintenance projects. This includes, but is not limited to : writing bid specifications; writing service contracts; obtaining necessary regulatory approvals; procuring materials; testing and commissioning of project; overseeing financial tracking of project; ensuring documentation is updated; training of personnel on changes as applicable; and ensuring good public relations are maintained.

Develop, implement, and administer training, safety and environmental procedures and programs. Continuously strive for improvements of division training content and culture.

Under guidance of a supervisor with responsible charge of the work, perform a variety of professional engineering activities related to the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the facilities of the Redding Electric Utility.

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Qualifications we're looking for

Electrical Engineer

Knowledge of transmission line design and construction

Knowledge of design of electrical power facilities

Knowledge of system planning

Knowledge of system protective relaying and control; standards / codes for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities including NEC, NESC, GO95, ANSI and IEEE

Knowledge of North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance requirements

Ability to design electrical power facilities; troubleshoot electrical systems, control systems, and project problems

Ability to demonstrate highly developed analytical and technical skills in electric utility engineering and operational analysis; provide technical supervision of staff

Ability to create and revise documents or reports utilizing computer technology

Education, Experience and Special Requirements :

Typical experience would include five years relevant electrical engineering experience with preference for electric utility engineering including distribution, transmission, substation design and / or construction experience.

Professional registration in Electrical Engineering in the State of California, or in another state that has reciprocity with California, and must obtain California registration within one year of employment.

Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

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Electric Utility Engineer

Knowledge of load forecasting, loss and economic evaluation

Knowledge of power generation operations or maintenance

Knowledge of regulatory compliance in air emissions, water quality, waste handling, hazardous materials handling, safety and health

Knowledge of DOT pipeline or NERC reliability standards

Knowledge of SCADA, energy accounting, distribution control systems, cyber security and secure IP routing, data communication systems administration and support

Knowledge of underground and site design principles and standards

Ability to evaluate and implement government regulations and industry standards

Ability to troubleshoot a variety of technical problems in assigned field, this could include operational, maintenance, electrical systems, control systems, data communication networks, project management issues, etc

Education, Experience and Special Requirements :

Typical education would include a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college, university, or equivalent.

Typical experience would include three years relevant experience in distribution, operation, construction, power generation, regulatory compliance, environmental regulatory compliance, control systems administration and support, industrial process engineering, and / or project management.

Possession of the appropriate valid California driver's license or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

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What to expect from the Application and Exam Process

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder.

Examination Process : An oral board interview will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.

Selection Process : Final appointment is contingent upon :

Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check

Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test

Veteran's Credit : Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal / OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

NOTE : This is a summary of benefits and is provided as a courtesy. For specific benefit information, refer to the labor agreements (MOUs) of each bargaining unit.

To view the Employment and Benefit Policies for Unrepresented Employees,

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.

Holidays :

An average of thirteen and a half per year. Fire Association covered employees receive a payment in lieu of holidays. Holiday compensation for Redding Peace Officers Association and Redding Police Managers Association employees has been converted to base pay.

Vacation :

Two weeks per year up to the fourth year of service, three weeks up to nine years of service, three and a half weeks up to fourteen years of service, four weeks up to nineteen years of service, four and a half weeks up to twenty-four years of service, five weeks after twenty-four years of service. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU. Part-time and temporary employees may be eligible for some vacation / paid time off benefits.

Sick Leave :

Twelve working days of sick leave are accrued each year. Unused sick leave may be credited toward retirement. For accrual rates for Fire Department shift employees, refer to MOU.

Health Insurance :

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life for employee and dependent, and long-term disability for employees.

Retirement :

Full-time employees are covered by CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS) and are not covered under the Social Security System .

Administrative Leave :

Management positions are eligible to receive 40 hours of administrative leave per calendar year as authorized by the department director; additional leave up to 40 hours may be granted by the City Manager.

Deferred Compensation Plans :

Available for interested employees.

Union Dues : Job classifications in the unrepresented group do not pay union dues.

Part-Time Retirement Benefit Program :

Part-time, seasonal, and full-time temporary employees either participate in the Social Security System or the PARS Alternate Retirement System depending upon bargaining unit assignment.

SDI :

Unrepresented positions do not participate in SDI.

IMPORTANT NOTES :

Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Describe your experience in the area of transmission / distribution system planning and load forecasting. Describe any experience in transmission / distribution system modeling, preparing voltage profiles, or short-circuit studies. If none, please type N / A.

Describe your experience in the area of transmission / distribution line design and construction. Describe projects you have worked on and your role in the projects. If none, please type N / A.

Describe your experience working with personal computers and the software with which you are most familiar. Specify any power flow or short-circuit software programs with which you are familiar. If none, please type N / A.

Describe your experience in developing electrical utility engineering, design, and construction standards. List any Federal regulatory filing experience, if any. If none, please type N / A.

Please describe your familiarity with any transmission modeling software used for load flow calculations, stability analysis, and contingency studies.

Please describe your knowledge and experience with NERC Planning and Reliability Standards.

Required Question