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Electrical Engineer

City of Tacoma
Tacoma, WA Other
POSTED ON 1/16/2025 CLOSED ON 1/27/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at City of Tacoma?



As the Electrical Engineer in Tacoma Water's Planning & Engineering section, you will design, plan, commission, monitor and maintain Tacoma Water's electrical systems, electrical control systems and provide telemetry support.  You will recommend additions or changes to these systems including taking systems out of service and introducing new equipment to those systems. You will also work collaboratively with other electrical and control system engineers who will support your learning and growth in this position.  

Responsibilities include:
  • Prepare technical specifications, engineering calculations and plans for engineering projects
  • Design electric distribution systems and control circuits
  • Prepare cost estimates, advertise and evaluate bids
  • Coordinate projects with consultants,  contractors, and inspect projects to assure compliance with specifications and regulations
  • Evaluate and coordinate maintenance and/or repair of electrical and control systems 
  • Develop project scopes, technical specifications, timelines and budgets
  • Coordinate with other utilities to effectively manage inter agency projects
  • Manage, upgrade and improve the electrical system, identifying current trends and future needs
  • Respond and investigate issues with projects, contracts, and daily electrical and control systems faults 
  • Research, analyze and perform engineering calculations to assess electrical system faults, pipeline and reservoir corrosion protection, well and pump station efficiencies as well as other analytical data to diagnose electrical system malfunctions or to improve electrical and control efficiencies
Electrical Engineer, Associate:
Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field.

Minimum Experience*
None

Electrical Engineer:
Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or directly related field.

Minimum Experience*
2 years of engineering-related experience; or possession of Washington State EIT

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education


Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
As Assigned: Washington State Driver's LicenseThis recruitment is being managed by Joanna Hambrick, if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn! 

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress.  One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
 
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws. 
 
Apply
Interested individuals should 
apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 prior to 4pm on the date of this posting closing. 

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