Senior Electrical Engineer

• Perform distribution and transmission design, provide transmission and substation project support, as well as a variety of other tasks as assigned by the Power Director
• Help develop and implement effective load forecasting models for future capacity projects
• Help to create system design, construction, and material standards
• Provide procurement support and bid evaluation for purchases on designed projects
• Review material supplier drawings, submittals, and coordinate between vendor design and project drawings
• Design and plan for system expansion, improvement projects, system protection, and coordination studies
• Maintains project databases, drawings, maps, easements, and rights of way
• Attends meetings and reviews plans submitted to the JUC (Joint Utility Committee)
• Meets with developers, engineers, and contractors. Helps prepare power designs based on those meetings
• Prepare engineering drawings and maps using various computer software
• Preform basic electrical calculations to determine correct electrical equipment sizing, Transformers, conductors, etc.
• Ensures that project designs and plans comply with codes, City standards, and engineering principles
• Performs related duties as required

• B.S. degree in Engineering from accredited institution, preferably with a power option
• Engineering experience which includes overhead transmission, distribution, and substation planning, analysis, calculations, and design
• Working knowledge and understanding of IEEE, NESC, ANSI standards
• Technical writing skills necessary to prepare design documentation and specifications
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal teams and customers regarding technical requirements
• Ability to prepare technical presentations, project schedules, and project progress reporting
• Must have strong computer skills and have advanced proficiency with various types of engineering software
• Familiarity with GIS and mapping tools.
• Utah P.E License in Electrical Engineering.

• At least 5 years of field experience in one or all of the following: industrial power systems design, service entrance, feeder and branch circuits, lighting, emergency power, and power distribution equipment is desired. Experience in project engineering, project management, and construction supervision is desired.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of principals involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and production methods.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws and regulations; engineering economics and project management techniques; budget administration.
• Operation of computer, phone, tablet. Use of business applications such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply information, choose among alternative courses of action and arrive at a recommendation.
• Understand and implement laws, regulations, policies and procedures; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Prepare clear and concise written reports including technical material for nontechnical audiences.
• Advocate for the City's interests.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all levels within the City, regulatory, other agencies, special interest groups, and the public

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Hurricane City, UT