1 Electrical Engineer Job in Electric Utility 1331 S. Ham Lane Lodi, CA
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City of Lodi is Hiring an Electrical Engineer Near Electric Utility 1331 S. Ham Lane Lodi, CA
CalPERS Retirement
Deferred Compensation - Three percent (3%) Match
Excellent benefits
9/80 Work Schedule, and more...
Work Where You Live - The City of Lodi is home to 65,000 residents, ideally located adjacent to Highway 99 and I-5, 34 miles south of Sacramento, 10 miles north of Stockton and 90 miles east of San Francisco. The City of Lodi is a community surrounded by lush parks, wineries, museums, a lake and open space.
January 2023 - 6% salary increase
January 2024 - 5% salary increase
January 2025 - 4% salary increase
The examination process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much detailed and relevant work experience as possible, as a resume will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application materials.The City of Lodi reserves the right to close the recruitment once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close without further notice; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties which includes, purpose, responsibilities, and scope of work. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
The Electrical Engineer performs a variety of professional office and field engineering work related to planning, design, construction and maintenance of electric utility systems and projects within the Engineering and Operations Division of the Electric Utility Department and performs related work as required.
The Electrical Engineer receives general direction from the assigned supervisor. May provide supervision or lead direction to lower-level classifications of this division.Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Assists in performing complex professional engineering work in the design, construction and maintenance of City's electrical and communication facilities, including system modeling and planning, engineering studies, material specification, cost and scheduling estimates and written reports and presentations;
Assists in developing material and equipment standards and specification, and operating and maintenance procedures for the electric utility;
Assists in preparing reports and presentations for load forecasts and analyses, system expansion studies and other power system studies, analyses and calculations;
Prepares bid specifications and Council communications, reviews bids and proposals, recommends awards of contracts and monitors progress of capital improvement projects and professional services contracts;
Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates for electric utility construction projects, makes feasibility and economic studies of alternative plans;
Coordinates Electric Utility Department activities with other city departments and outside agencies;
Performs engineering assignments for a wide range of utility, commercial and residential electric systems, including substations, overhead and underground electric distribution, transmission, generation, metering, grounding systems, protective fuse and relay systems, and various street lighting systems;
Assists in the training of utility personnel;
Provides technical guidance as directed for lower level engineering division staff;
Assists and provides guidance for the utilities' customers for the efficient use of electric energy, in establishing utilities service requirements, fault current protection, load management and demand control, power factor correction, and systems safety and protections schemes;
Assists in the preparation of the division budget, capital improvement programs and reports as required;
Assists in the performance of long and short term system planning studies for transmission, substation and distribution systems modifications, improvements and additions to serve existing and new loads;
Assists in monitoring system performance and efficiency and recommends corrective measures as required;
Assists in performing load studies and preparing forecasts as required for the utility's distribution system planning and budget preparation; and
Performs other related duties as required.Knowledge of:
Electrical theory, design parameters and applicable codes and regulations as applied to electrical utility distribution, transmission and generation facilities;
Methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of electric transmission, distribution and substation projects;
Use and application of computer aided design software and geographical information systems;
Principles and practices of applicable codes and standards;
Principles of supervision and training; principles of budget preparation and administration; and
Principles and practices of safety.
Ability to:
Prepare complex engineering plans, specifications, engineering computations and studies;
Check designs and supervise the preparation of engineering plans, studies and reports;
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Use and operate centralized telephone equipment, personal computer, related software and peripheral equipment; and
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in electrical engineering or a related field.
Experience:
Three (3) years of responsible electric utility engineering experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of the appropriate valid Driver's License from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer is preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to safety hazards including, fumes or odors, dust or gases, chemicals, toxic materials, oil, and a variety of mechanical machinery.
Physical conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary to see well enough to read, write and make observations; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to occasionally walk, bend, kneel, reach, stand, crouch or climb; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and intermittently sit while preparing reports and operating vehicles and equipment.
*FLSA Status: EXEMPTEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION - City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and/or Federal criminal history has part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and/or a full Background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b)(10), §11105.3, §13300(b)(10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi's Fingerprinting Policy and Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to be fingerprinted and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.
HIRING PROCEDURE - Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications by the final filing date. Eligible lists are established upon successful completion of the selection process. The candidates must be successful in each part of the testing. To fill each vacancy the hiring department will request names to be certified from the eligible list and will make a selection from this certification list.
CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS - Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a medical drug screen and/or physical. Candidates should not quit or give notice to their current employer until final notification has been awarded by the Human Resources Division.
MEDICAL-DRUG SCREENING – All positions may be subject to a physical or drug screen issued by a qualified medical physician assigned by the Human Resources Division. Under the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Lodi has been designated as a drug-free workplace.
APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act. United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
SALARY - The starting salary is the first rate shown on the job announcement. Advancement to the higher steps of the salary range is based upon merit in accordance with the Salary Ordinance and Rules for Personnel Administration. Eligibility for the first merit increase is effective after 12 months and for additional merit increases after one year intervals until the employee has reached the maximum step.
HOLIDAY, VACATION, SICK, AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE - Holiday - An average of 13 paid holidays per year. Vacation - 2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Sick Leave - 10 days per year depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Administrative Leave - Management/Mid-Management positions receive 80 hours per fiscal year, and specified professional/technical positions receive 40 hours per fiscal year (Pro-Rated).
HEALTH INSURANCE - Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents. A portion of the premiums may be the employee's responsibility.
LIFE INSURANCE AND LONG TERM DISABILITY - The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance, and offers a long-term disability plan that provides up to approximately 2/3 of an employee's salary.
RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION - The City of Lodi is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.E.R.S.). Lodi is not a member of the Social Security System except for the required medical contribution. Employees may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation program.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - Employees may participate in a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This bulletin does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions or job duties contained in this bulletin may include modifications pending labor agreements and/or council approval.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
POST DATE
10/29/2022
EXPIRATION DATE
12/13/2022
WEBSITE
cityoflodi.us
HEADQUARTERS
LODI, WI
SIZE
25 - 50
TYPE
Private
CEO
PAUL FISK
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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