City of Gainesville · 4 months ago
Substation Relay Engineer and Utility Designer III
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$69K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Gainesville is seeking a Substation Relay Engineer and Utility Designer III to join their team and make a difference in the community. This role involves performing independent professional engineering work for an electric utility, including developing protective relay settings, creating electrical drawings, and leading engineering projects.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Review and develop protective relay settings for protection of substation equipment, transmission lines and distribution lines
Review, update and develop electrical drawings (AutoCAD & PDF) for power substation projects of varying complexity (AC schematics, DC schematics and wiring diagrams)
Lead and organize data for compliances tasks on a regular basis
Work in a team atmosphere to develop project scopes that will be used to direct internal and/or external resources
Develop technical specifications and work with vendors and contractors to obtain quotes
Build relationships with internal and external resources
Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions
Prepares engineering analyses of some difficulty and prepares specifications, process studies, research investigations, and reports
Requires negotiating skills and diplomacy
Prepares long and short-range master plan studies
Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures. Makes minor adaptations and modifications
Inspects construction work in progress to determine whether proper materials and workmanship are used and compliance with plans and specifications
Designs, prepares, and reviews plans, specifications, and detailed cost estimates for changes, additions, and deletions to the applicable area of assignment
Designs and develops equipment with relatively few complex features
Tests and evaluates materials and/or equipment
Assists in providing consultative services to management relating to sound environmental practices
Personal contacts include other engineering personnel, customers, contractors, and suppliers requiring the cultivation and maintenance of effective business relationships
Assists in representing organization interests to a variety of outside groups
Assists in preparing departmental budget estimates by assembling and preparing data, reports, and cost estimates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field, from an ABET accredited educational institution
At least 4 years' experience as an engineer with emphasis on protection and controls associated with power substations
Valid Florida Class E Driver's License required
Demonstrate proficiency with MicroSoft Office Suite or equivalent and possess a proficient knowledge of software utilized in the engineering discipline as required by the individual department
Independently perform more complex engineering work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks
Thorough knowledge of engineering principles, procedures, and practices applied in planning, location, design, construction, and operation in area of assignment
Ability to collaborate with engineers / utility designers to perform studies and equipment evaluations
Ability to write effective letters, reports, and responses to regulatory agencies with associated documentation and fill out forms
Ability to speak effectively in one-on-one situations and to diverse groups
Ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations appropriate to the targeted groups
Ability to maintain currency in assigned engineering discipline, regulatory and other related knowledge by reviewing information disseminated by senior engineering personnel
Ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, and representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and the general public
Ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others
Ability to apply knowledge of engineering economic analysis, statistics and organizing and data collection methods
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution
Valid State of Florida 'Engineering Intern' license may be required for Water/Waste Water, Public Works or special project areas
Professional Engineer license preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefit package
Pension plan that works for you, when you stop working
Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid leave
11 paid a holidays a year
Deferred compensation plan
On-site fitness centers
Tuition reimbursement
On-site medical staff
Wellness program to keep you healthy and happy
Company
City of Gainesville
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