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Electrical Project Engineer
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DEFINITION
Leads, oversees and participates in complex city building electrical remodeling and
maintenance projects involving engineering design, planning, investigation and construction;
coordinates programs and projects with city architects, engineers of different disciplines and
outside engineering consultants; provides responsible staff assistance to management and
established city committees.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level class in the professional electrical engineering series. This class is
distinguished from the Engineering Associates by the possession of a professional engineer
license and several years of professional electrical engineering experience. Employees manage
projects of varying sizes from conception to final installation, and provide technical direction and
troubleshooting assistance to skilled trades employees performing the installation.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from higher level management staff.
May act as a lead worker, exercising functional or technical supervision on a project basis,
including assigning tasks, providing guidance, ensuring work is completed according to proper
procedure, monitoring work progress, and reviewing results.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important
responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
1. Leads and oversees city building electrical construction, remodeling and maintenance
projects including engineering study, investigation, design planning standards, code
requirements, cost estimation, and new electrical service connection; coordinates programs
and projects with city architects, engineers, utility companies and outside engineering
consultants.
2. Prepares professional electrical engineering designs and calculations; designs projects
involving electrical power and lighting system upgrades, expansions, and renovations;
reviews and stamps electrical design plans and obtains permits before proceeding with the
work.
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Essential Functions:
3. Oversees all city building energy reduction and renewable energy projects; conducts
economic and engineering analyses and audits to monitor workflow, equipment quality and
costs; coordinates with electrical power utility to monitor the energy reduction; prepares
and retains detailed project documentation; coordinates with outside agencies, utility
companies and other city departments to search for and evaluate new available technologies
and products.
4. Conducts comprehensive engineering studies and energy audits to identify, plan, and
prioritize capital improvement projects, including renewable energy generation, emergency
power back up systems, lighting efficiency systems, and various building power and
lighting system expansions and upgrades.
5. Operates various engineering equipment including computer design, drafting and
engineering calculation software; uses common office software to prepare reports and
communicate with other city employees.
6. Serves as liaison for assigned projects with other city departments, divisions, public and
outside agencies. Represents the division in various committees and work groups. Receives
and responds to complex and sensitive issues. Handles inquiries and complaints from start
through resolution in an efficient and timely manner.
7. Participates in the procurement process, including researching materials, equipment, and
vendors, and assisting with specifications; participates in contract negotiation, preparation
and administration; assists in the coordination and review of consultants' design work.
8. Identifies, reviews and approves plans, methods, materials, equipment and procedures with
functional supervisors before and during construction to ensure the work is in compliance
with the design; assists in coordinating work among the carpentry, electrical, plumbing and
air conditioning trades.
9. Prepares and maintains technical engineering records and drawings; prepares complex and
comprehensive reports.
10. Assists in the preparation and administration of the project budget. Submits budget
recommendations. Monitors all financial transactions, expenditures, and identifies and
reports potential financial overruns and variances at an early stage. Prepares reports on
actual and estimated expenditures.
Marginal Functions:
1. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
2. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and
innovations in the field of electrical engineering.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of electrical engineering.
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive physical plant electrical
engineering program.
Terminology, principles, methods, practices and techniques used in technical electrical and
energy engineering.
Principles of mathematics as applied to electrical engineering.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding electrical and
energy engineering.
Materials, tools and equipment used in electrical engineering.
Techniques of developing, reviewing and modifying electrical engineering plans, designs and
specifications.
Automated engineering drafting software, such as Autocad.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment and software.
Skills in:
Exercising professional engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives.
Working closely and cooperatively with project supervisors and skilled trades employees in the
planning and installation phases.
Conducting technical research and solving multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
Working with a high degree of independence, initiative and professional judgment.
Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed
actions, recommending best options and implementing approved solution in support of
goals.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work.
Experience and Training Requirements
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible professional (post-license) electrical engineering
experience.
Training:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in electrical
engineering or a closely related field.
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License or Certificate
Possession of a professional electrical engineer license on the date of application, and possession
of a professional electrical engineer license in the state of Nevada within 6 months of the date of
appointment.
Possession of a Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional designation from the Association of
Energy Engineers within 6 months of the date of appointment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Office and field environments; exposure to computer screens; exposure to electrical energy.
Physical Conditions:
Essential and marginal functions require:
Maintaining physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and
responsibilities which may include the following:
-- Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time;
-- Moderate lifting; and
-- Operating assigned equipment and vehicles.
Maintaining effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
-- Making observations;
-- Communicating with others;
-- Reading and writing;
-- Distinguishing colors and shapes;
-- Operating assigned equipment; and
-- Using drafting tools and materials.
Maintaining mental capacity which allows the capability of:
-- Making sound decisions;
-- Effective interaction and communication with others; and
-- Demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
SEGAL
Revised 4/6/2011
FLSA: exempt; City: nonexempt
CSB 5/11/11