Engineer , II, III, or IV - Electric Line

Position: Engineer I, II, III, or IV - Electric Line
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** Salary:
***** Engineer I – Electric Line
*** Grade 57  Minimum: $1,374.57/week  Midpoint: $1,718.19
*** Engineer II – Electric Line
*** Grade 58  Minimum: $1,571.71/week
Midpoint: $1,964.65
*** Engineer III – Electric Line
*** Grade 59  Minimum: $1,797.18/week  Midpoint: $2,246.46
*** Engineer IV – Electric Line
*** Grade 60  Minimum: $2,014.65/week  Midpoint: $2,568.68    # #
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* Work Schedule:

** Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.# #
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* Job Description:

**** PURPOSE OF POSITION:
*** The following represent the core purpose of the Engineer I – Electric Line classification. Higher-level classifications involve increased responsibility, a broader scope of work, and greater independence in decision-making, leadership, and/or technical complexity.
* Under close supervision of the Manager-Electric Line Engineering or designee, performs basic engineering duties necessary for the completion of the department’s goals.  Engineer I is considered an entry-level engineering position.  Most work will be initially performed under the mentorship of more experienced engineers.  Progression towards more autonomous work performance will be expected as experience is gained in electric line design.  

Duties will be dependent upon departmental workload and may include any or all of the duties described below. This position may supervise Intern employees.
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* ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

*** The following represent the core responsibilities of the Engineer I – Electric Line classification. Higher-level classifications are expected to perform these functions with increased proficiency, autonomy, and ownership.
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Performs general engineering functions in the design and operation of electric distribution and transmission facilities.
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Designs of line extensions to provide electric service to new large-scale commercial and industrial customers, with assistance as required.
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Redesigns existing electrical facilities for residential, commercial, and industrial customers due to load or system changes, building additions, or other construction activities, with assistance as required.
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Performs engineering design of reinforcement projects, whiteway lighting projects, and preventative maintenance and system power factor improvement projects, with assistance as required.
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Performs engineering design and layout of electric facility adjustments as required for highway improvement projects, sewer projects, and other municipal improvement projects, with assistance as required.
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May obtain construction permits from appropriate agencies.
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Reviews, updates, and prepares electric construction standards with assistance as required.  Prepares job drawings, material lists, cost estimates, and construction labor estimates.
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Analyzes various new materials and processes and works with vendors and equipment suppliers, with assistance as required.  Stays current on electric transmission and distribution technology including electric distribution automation software and systems.  Determines control settings for electric distribution equipment (reclosers, regulators, capacitors, fault indicators, etc.).9.
Reviews electric plans for City and County projects to ensure compliance with Electric Service Standards, including compliance with the National Electrical Safety Code.
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May assist with preparing contracts for bidding purposes as required to secure contractors to perform work on electrical system such as line construction, maintenance, and emergency rebuilds.
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Assists in Outage Center or in field supervision for emergency work as required.  This work may be during or after normal working hours.
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Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Education:

** An electrical engineering degree from a school with a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology is required.
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* Experien…