IPL Engineering - Engineer III or IV

City of Independence - Service Center, 21500 E Truman Rd, Independence, Missouri, United States of America

Posted Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM

POSITION ANNUAL RATE*

Engineer III or IV Dependent on Level

The City of Independence is seeking a highly motivated, solution-oriented individual to join the Power & Light Engineering Team. As a member of the Power & Light team, the Engineer III or IV will be a part of a culture of innovation, initiative, and collaboration. Using the City’s Strategic Plan as a guiding principle, this position will give the opportunity to showcase expertise and ingenuity.

This position will serve as staff specialist in the planning and developing of engineering projects concerned with unique challenges that may recommend important changes. Other duties include serving as a project leader in the design and engineering of complex projects; functional supervision of technical staff; monitoring progress of assigned projects to ensure timely completion; performing extensive research and field investigations;

analyzing project alternatives, review of system protection; developing project drawings; evaluating projects costs and writing specifications; participating in the evaluation of engineering activities and recommending improvement; reviewing applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and ordinances related to compliance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Engineer III position serves as a mentor for lower level engineers and emulates a SME for distribution system operation, design and maintenance, while an Engineer IV is seen as a senior level position with exceptional skills and qualifications in the field of power distribution system engineering.

Position is in a lead role and as such operates as the senior project manager of capital and system improvement projects. Position assists as a teacher for lower level engineering positions. This is a very high level technical engineering position.

Minimum Qualifications
The Engineer III position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college or university in electrical engineering or related field and a minimum of six (6) years general utility/power systems engineering experience, or four (4) years same experience and either a Master’s degree in the same functional area or a PE. Certificate in Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) is required for the Engineer III, and a Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Missouri (or a license in another state with the ability to receive a Missouri license within six months) is desirable.

The Engineer IV position requires the same degree and a minimum of ten (10) years general engineering or power systems engineering experience is required; or, eight (8) years’ general engineering or power systems engineering experience with either a master’s degree in same functional area or PE registration. A valid certificate in Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) is required. Registration as a professional engineer (PE) is highly desirable.

If registered PE in a state other than Missouri, secure a state of Missouri registration within the first six months of employment is desirable. For both positions, experience in municipal systems operation design and maintenance is preferred. Knowledge of power distribution systems design, operation and maintenance is essential. Position requires in lieu of above a combination of education, training and experience commensurate with the skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire. Valid driver’s license required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities


Principles, practices and advanced theories of electrical engineering, preferably in power distribution and project management and administration. Principles and practices of project management and administration. Knowledge of National Electricity Safety Code and National Electric Code. Accounting and cost estimating. Computer applications related to work. Applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations. Environmental laws and regulations. Statistical analysis and report…