ENGINEER I – ELECTRIC SUBSTATIONS:

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Performs basic engineering duties necessary for the completion of the department’s goals under close supervision of the Supervisor-Substation Engineering or designee.  Engineer I is considered an entry level engineering position.  Most work will be initially performed under the mentorship of various experienced Substation Engineers.  Progression towards more autonomous work performance will be expected as experience is gained in Substation design tasks.  Duties will be dependent upon departmental workload and may include any or all of the duties described later in this posting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a school with a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology is required.  Design experience is preferred but not required for this entry level position.

In lieu of an electrical engineering degree, consideration may be given to individuals with an engineering degree in another discipline with applicable design experience who have an interest in acquiring the training and experience necessary to perform Electric Substation design tasks.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:

A valid certificate in Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) is preferred.  Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class F). 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of fundamental engineering concepts and practices is required.  Must be able to perform limited portions of broader work assignments under the mentorship of an experienced engineer. Must be able to plan, organize, and coordinate technical work, and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Must have experience operating personal computers and general software applications such as Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

ENGINEER II – ELECTRIC SUBSTATIONS:

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Performs moderate engineering duties necessary for the completion of the department’s goals under the general direction of the Supervisor-Substation Engineering or designee.   Works on smaller projects and portions of larger projects.  Some work will be performed with minimal oversight while other work will be performed under the mentorship of various experienced Substation Engineers.  Progression towards increasingly autonomous work performance will be expected as experience is gained in Substation design tasks.  Duties will be dependent upon departmental workload and may include any or all of the duties described later in this posting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a school with a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and three or more years of recent, progressively responsible, and applicable design experience is required.  Electric substation design experience is preferred.

In lieu of an electrical engineering degree, consideration may be given to individuals with an engineering degree in another discipline, five or more years of recent, progressively responsible, and applicable design experience and an interest in acquiring the training and experience necessary to perform increasingly complex Electric Substation design tasks.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:

A valid certificate in Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) is required.  Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class F). 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of, and ability to successfully apply, fundamental engineering concepts and practices is required.  Must be able to understand and perform major portions of work associated with Substation layout and major equipment specification and installation.   Must be able to plan, organize, and coordinate technical work, and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Must have experience operating personal computers and general software applications such as Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. 

ENGINEER III – ELECTRIC SUBSTATIONS:

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Performs complex engineering duties necessary for the completion of the department’s goals under the general direction of the Supervisor-Substation Engineering.   Works on major projects and may act as lead for moderate scope projects, including technical specification development, management of project budgets, contract negotiation, and complete project management. Most work will be performed with minimal oversight while some work may be performed under the mentorship of various experienced Substation Engineers.  Progression towards increasingly autonomous work performance will be expected as experience is gained in Substation design related tasks.  Duties will be dependent upon departmental workload and may include any or all of the duties described later in this posting. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a school with a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and a minimum of five years of recent progressively responsible Electric Substation design experience is required. 

In lieu of Electric Substation design experience, consideration may be given to individuals with a minimum of seven (7) years of recent progressively responsible applicable design experience. 

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:

A valid Missouri Professional Engineer (PE) Registration Certification is required.  Individuals possessing PE Certification from another state will be required to obtain a Missouri Professional Engineer Registration Certification within 12 months to remain at Engineer III level.   Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class F). 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

A broad knowledge of, and ability to successfully apply, engineering principles, concepts, and practices is required.  Must be able to successfully complete major portions of work associated with most Substation design tasks.   Must be able to plan, organize, and coordinate technical work, and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Must be able to provide meaningful project budgeting and scheduling input.  Must have experience operating personal computers and general software applications such as Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. 

If an Engineer II incumbent meets the experience and certification requirements of an Engineer III, a peer review will be required to determine if he/she meets the criteria to advance to the Engineer III level, including but not limited to: the individual’s performance and level of professional competency compared to the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.   

ENGINEER IV – ELECTRIC SUBSTATIONS:

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Plans and performs complex engineering duties necessary for the completion of the department’s goals under the general direction of the Supervisor-Substation Engineering.  Acts as a lead for major or moderate scope projects, including technical specification development, management of project budgets, contract negotiation, and complete project management. Work will be performed with minimal oversight in an Engineering Lead capacity. This position provides mentoring to less experienced Substation Engineers while completing comprehensive Substation design assignments.  Duties will be dependent upon departmental workload and may include any or all of the duties described later in this posting. This position may supervise Co-op employees.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a school with a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and a minimum of eight years of recent progressively responsible Electric Substation design experience is required.

In lieu of Electric Substation design experience, consideration may be given to individuals with a minimum of ten years of recent, progressively responsible, and applicable design experience.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:

A valid Missouri Professional Engineer (PE) Registration Certification is required.  Individuals possessing PE Certification from another state will be required to obtain a Missouri Professional Engineer Registration Certification within 12 months to remain at Engineer IV level.    Must have a valid driver’s license (minimum Class F). 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possesses comprehensive knowledge and successfully applies the most current engineering principles, concepts, and practices to provide Substation design solutions. Must be able to act in a lead for major projects and successfully mentor less experienced Substation Engineers while completing assigned tasks.  Must be able to plan, organize, and coordinate technical work, and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Must be able to provide meaningful project budgeting and scheduling input.  Must have experience operating personal computers and general software applications such as Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. 

If an Engineer III incumbent meets the experience and certification requirements of an Engineer IV, a peer review will be required to determine if he/she meets the criteria to advance to the Engineer IV level, including but not limited to: the individual’s performance and level of professional competency compared to the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.  

ENGINEER I/II/III or IV – ELECTRIC SUBSTATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Typically, sedentary work.  Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discriminations in sound is required.  Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, and close visual acuity to operate a computer is required. Position may require bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.  Also, may require lifting up to 20 pounds, on occasion.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment with some outside field work in all weather conditions. 

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work successfully with diverse groups of people.

TESTING:

Testing may be required.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Interested applicants may apply online at cityutilities.net under Corporate/Careers/Job Openings. 

To assist management in determining a candidate’s qualifications, knowledge, and skills please complete all blanks on the application.  An incomplete application may disqualify a candidate for this position.