Electrical Engineer -III

Job Summary/Scope

Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. Our downtown ballpark proudly serves as the home of the Milwaukee Brewers minor league affiliate.

The team celebrated its inaugural Opening Night on April 14, 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for our community and downtown district.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the 'Benefits' tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $70,366.61 (minimum salary) to $96,905.52 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Electrical Engineer I.

The hiring range for this position is $77,671.57 (minimum salary) to $ (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Electrical Engineer II.

The hiring range for this position is $94,635.28 (minimum salary) to $ (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Electrical Engineer III.

Electrical Engineer I Major Duties

• Develops and maintains relay setting for substation protective devices and line reclosers.
• Assists with construction, renovation, and maintenance of approximately twelve (12) Distribution and one (1) Transmission substations.
• Reviews system conditions and makes necessary changes and suggestions.
• Orders equipment and materials to support projects.
• Provides Project Management of multiple small to large projects, especially concerning substation equipment upgrade and replacement.
• Conducts training of other city employees in metering, relays, SCADA, substations, distribution and transmission system operation, load switching, and maintenance.
• Conducts technical reviews of site plans and proposals.
• Participates in staff meetings and work progress reviews.
• Attends monthly employee safety meetings; prepares and conducts two or three safety meetings annually.
• Develops relationships with all hands-on personnel, including linemen, meter technicians, control technicians, etc.
• Offers assistance as needed during system restoration after/during storms, accidents, and as needed.
• Provides assistance to Electric Engineer II and III and the division as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, and the National Electric Code. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility None

Electrical Engineer II

Major Duties

• Oversees and develops transmission and distribution protection. Direct supervision of the Apparatus Technician and Substation Technician II.
• May assist with the construction, renovation, and maintenance of approximately twelve (12) distribution and one (1) transmission substations.
• Order equipment and materials to support projects, including vendor evaluation
• Provide project management on small-large projects of varying scopes, including processes, substation and line projects, etc.
• Performs testing, repair and maintenance of substation and line equipment.
• Performs switched capacitor and fixed capacitor bank applications as well as resistive voltage compensation/voltage control.
• Performs general engineering planning.
• Develops and presents technical and safety training.
• May assist other divisions as needed, especially concerning SCADA, load management, and distributed generation functions.
• Assists in storm/outage restoration and may serve with other engineers in maintaining at least one engineer available for emergency duty at all times.
• Develops a relationship with hands-on employees including linemen, meter technicians, control technicians, etc.
• Provides training and mentorship to less experienced engineers
• Assists Electric Engineering III and System Planning Manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, and the National Electric Code. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility This position will provide mentorship to less…