Electric Distribution Engineer​/Deputy Director of Electric

The City of Newark seeks a self-motivated, skilled, and dynamic individual to join the Electric Department team. Newark is a diverse, vibrant university community close to the metro areas of Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. This is a management level position responsible for the performance of professional electrical engineering work. The position reports to the Director of Electric. Starting salary range $113,320 - $181,311 commensurate with prior experience.

Excellent fringe benefits include employer paid individual healthcare, traditional pension, sick leave, wellness incentives, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of working experience in the electric service industry, along with 3-5 years of progressive supervisory responsibility. Candidates will have a passion to serve the public sector. A Bachelor’s Degree in Electric Engineering required; a Delaware registered PE license preferred. Candidates must be available to potentially work nights or weekends and during extreme weather events.

Good communication skills, computer competency, and ability to multi-task required.