City of Burbank · 3 hours ago
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expCity of Burbank is seeking an Electrical Engineer to manage and perform professional electrical engineering work related to electrical generation, transmission, and distribution systems. The role involves project management, supervising staff, and liaising with contractors and customers to improve utility operations.
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Responsibilities
Plans, directs and schedules the work of para-professional electrical engineers; manages and is responsible for advanced project management including: research, planning, design, cost estimation and budget management; confers with electrical contractors, and consulting engineers; prepares or directs preparation and checking of construction drawings, specifications and materials lists for electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities; acts as a liaison between customers and the utility; understands and explains billing components to customers and staff; researches new technology and makes recommendations to improve customer and utility operations; performs system load flow, stability, and short circuit studies; prepares complex calculations for transmission and distribution system relay settings and voltage regulation problems; performs economic analysis and studies of alternative approaches to the additions to electrical power system; forecasts electric system load; directs the preparation of data for reports to governmental and industrial agencies; prepares and maintains accurate reports and records, both manually and electronically; directs, assigns and evaluates work; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, transfers and disciplinary action as needed; drives on City business
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of principles and practices of electrical engineering
Knowledge of principles and practices of project management
Knowledge of electrical utility distribution systems and equipment
Knowledge of principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision
Skill in drafting and engineering-related drawing
Skill in operating modern computers and related software
Skill in independent judgement and decisions based on standard policy and procedures
Skill in personnel management and supervision
Ability to design and layout electrical engineering plans and programs
Ability to prepare and interpret electrical plans, specifications and wiring diagrams
Ability to plan and supervise the work of professional and technical personnel
Ability to prepare reports and studies relating to electrical engineering problems
Ability to make accurate computations in the electrical engineering fields
Ability to utilize computers in the performance of complex engineering and economic calculations
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
Four years of professional electrical engineering experience, including one year at the level of Electrical Engineering Associate II or equivalent
A valid California Class 'C' driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment
Preferred
Registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of California
Certification as a Project Management Professional
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Company
City of Burbank
Nestled between the Hollywood Hills and the Verdugo Mountains in the heart of Los Angeles County, the City of Burbank covers 17.16 square miles and is part of the “Tri-Cities” area along with neighboring Glendale and Pasadena.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Gray
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-03-10
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