City of Gainesville · 2 months ago
Electrical Engineer and Utility Designer III
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$69K/yr - $108K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Gainesville is committed to community improvement and is seeking an Electrical Engineer and Utility Designer III to contribute to this mission. This role involves performing independent engineering work, preparing analyses, specifications, and evaluating engineering techniques while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Prepares engineering analyses of some difficulty and prepares specifications, process studies, research investigations, and reports
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 of Science in Electrical engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and four (4) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility
OR
Master's degree in Electrical engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and three (3) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility
Valid Florida Class E Driver's License required
Valid State of Florida 'Engineering Intern' license may be required for Water/Waste Water, Public Works or special project areas
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 work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, department heads, and representatives of other agencies, other city employees, and the general public
May provide limited supervision or coordination of work of one or more subordinate engineers, engineering technicians, and other support personnel who assist in the specific discipline
Apply knowledge of engineering economic analysis, statistics and organizing and data collection methods
May work at heights of over 100 feet on open grating or from aerial devices required
Work may require physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential functions
Work may require use of personal protection equipment including hearing protection, eye protection, foot protection, hand protection, and head protection
Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions
Work may require exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals
Work may require performance of tasks in extreme heat and confined areas
Preferred
Professional Engineer license preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid leave
11 paid a holidays a year
A pension plan
A deferred compensation plan
On-site fitness centers
Tuition reimbursement
On-site medical staff
A wellness program
Company
City of Gainesville
Gainesville is defining a new kind of city - a new American city - that aspires to become a model for other communities
1001-5000 employees
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