Electric Utility Engineer
Electric Utility Engineer
Description
Under minimal supervision, this position performs a variety of electrical or other engineering and design tasks within the electric utility related to power plants, substations, distribution lines, transmission lines; perform analytical duties, such as equipment utilization, load studies, operation efficiencies; assist management in developing, supporting, monitoring, and instituting programs and procedures to ensure environmentally sound and legal operation of the electric system and generation facilities.
Participate as a project manager, team leader, or team member in the conception and/or completion of capital or maintenance projects, technical system developments or improvements, health & safety programs, and regulatory compliance programs; administer, maintain and support control system hardware, software and databases; provide technical support and project management for communication equipment and systems; create and implement cyber security practices; create, support, administer and maintain in-house databases, websites, data portals, document management systems, advanced operation or analysis programs, and computer networks.
The eligibility list established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy, as well as subsequent vacancies that occur during the life of the list.
The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a CalPERS retirement program along with a great work environment.
Examples of Duties
Develop, implement, administer, maintain and support technical systems used by the Electric Department personnel. Technical systems could include: energy accounting software, supervisory control and data acquisition systems ("SCADA"), distribution control and protection equipment, contingency analysis software, engineering software, inter-control center protocol communications equipment and software, etc. Incumbents may be engaged in the design, documentation, coding, testing and implementation of new or enhancements to existing application programs. Incumbents may be tasked to prepare user documentation and train personnel in the proper use of programs and equipment; as assigned, lead or participate as a team member in capital and maintenance projects. This includes, but is not limited to: writing bid specifications; writing service contracts; obtaining necessary regulatory approvals; procuring materials; testing and commissioning of project; overseeing financial tracking of project; ensuring documentation is updated; training of personnel on changes as applicable; and ensuring good public relations are maintained; develop, implement, and administer training, safety and environmental procedures and programs. Continuously strive for improvements of division training content and culture; under guidance of a supervisor with responsible charge of the work, perform a variety of professional engineering activities related to the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the facilities of the Redding Electric Utility; assist in the design of new and/or modifications to existing utility facilities including analysis of power line structures, complex relay and control schemes, development of construction drawings and contract documents for equipment and construction, acquisition of permits, easements and property; coordination of joint projects with outside agencies; provide guidance for assigned draftsmen; coordinate work of consultants, outside agencies and other staff as required; ensure adequate capacity and reliability of the electric system (transmission and distribution lines, substations) through development of load forecasts, expansion plans, load transfer schemes; system analysis; develop new, or improved engineering and electric utility standards where necessary; consult with field personnel, other electric utilities, manufacturers, and literature sources, such as the National Electric Code, ANSI standards, and G.O. 95; inspect and monitor system equipment, including metering, capacitors, regulators, power circuit breakers, transformers and protective devices; and recommend needed system improvements. Ensure that system power factor, equipment loading, voltage, and protective device settings are within specified limits without creating operating problems within the electric system; recommend new equipment purchases when needed; establish a routine maintenance program and testing procedures for substation equipment or demand side management; lead and coordinate the activities of assigned personnel and contractors in the maintenance, operation, and testing of electric utility facilities; operate, or oversee the operation of electrical and related utility test equipment; train assigned personnel in proper use of equipment; prepare engineering and operation studies, reports, presentations and analysis as assigned; evaluate and respond to customer complaints regarding voltage, equipment damage, demand side management programs, transmission and distribution line easements, project construction, and other issues; develop, implement, and administer regulatory procedures such as electric reliability compliance. Continuously strive for improvements to compliance programs and develop a staff culture of regulatory compliance.
Typical Qualifications
Application and Examination Process
Examination/Testing Process: An oral board interview will be administered.
Incomplete applications may not be processed. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee selection into the examination process. Applications will be reviewed by subject matter experts and those applicants found best qualified will be tested.
Please contact the Personnel Department by the closing date if you require accommodation in the interview/examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER