Assistant Electrical Engineer (Department of Utilities)

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Sacramento seeks an Assistant Electrical Engineer to support drainage, water, and sewer CIP projects. Responsibilities include design, plan review, estimates, and coordination with Operations and Maintenance. NEC knowledge and tools like AutoCAD and MS Project are highly desirable.

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required, with EIT substituting for education where applicable. This role requires reliable communication and teamwork to meet deadlines, and may offer

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field is required.
• One year of professional electrical engineering experience is required or substitution via EIT.
• Knowledge of NEC, public works, building/utility projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MS Project, and MS Office is desired.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in design and plan review for traffic, utilities, and building projects.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for engineering projects.
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance on CIP project delivery.

Conocimientos

Electrical engineering

Public works knowledge

Project coordination

Technical report writing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification

Herramientas

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

SCADA

Descripción del empleo

THIS POSTING IS FOR ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities (DOU) Electrical Engineering Division is seeking a motivated Assistant Electrical Engineer to join the team that plays a vital role in providing electrical engineering support for our drainage, water, and sewer capital improvement programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful, hands‑on work that encompasses technical engineering design and project management. Engineers in the Electrical Engineering Division are directly involved in technical tasks such as the preparation of plans, specifications, and power system studies. Additionally, this position supports Capital Involvement Program (CIP) project delivery tasks which could include preparing project reports, budgets, estimates, providing project management, and working closely with Operations and Maintenance staff. The Electrical Engineering Division team develops well-rounded skills ensuring that staff gain valuable experience in both the design and implementation phases of infrastructure projects. Department of Utilities (DOU) is an excellent employer for those seeking a healthy work‑life balance, offering a supportive environment where professional growth and personal well‑being are both prioritized.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self‑starter and team player who can meet deadlines and learn on the job. They will have excellent customer service, communication skills, and can think critically to resolve work‑related issues. Experience in electrical power distribution, industrial motor controls, and process automation and controls (e.g. PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation) to support water, wastewater, and stormwater operations, as well as knowledge of the National Electrical Code and software tools such as AutoCAD, MS Project and MS Office suite, are highly desirable in the ideal candidate.

DEFINITION

The purpose of this position is to perform professional electrical engineering work in the planning, design, technical investigation, and construction of projects or implementation of environmental regulatory programs in the areas of traffic, transportation, water resources and structural engineering.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Assistant Electrical Engineer is a journey‑level classification filled with multiple incumbents. Incumbents are responsible for performing moderately difficult professional engineering work in electrical engineering. Assignments are limited in scope and/or complexity, and incumbent applies or adjusts established processes and procedures to complete the tasks within defined guidelines. Assistant Electrical Engineers are typically considered to be in a continuing training status. This classification is distinguished from the next higher‑level classification of Associate Electrical Engineer in that the latter has greater complexity of the assignments received, greater responsibility and accountability for the resulting work product, and is expected to perform duties with greater independence. Additionally, the Associate is registered as a Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer in the state of California.

Some positions in the Electrical Engineer classification series are flexibly staffed at the Junior, Assistant , and Associate levels. Appointment to the higher classification requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the classification and meet the qualification standards for the classification.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision is provided by an Associate Engineer, or other higher‑level personnel. Lead responsibilities may include the guidance and coordination of technical personnel or student trainees/interns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the classification. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this classification.

• Participate in the implementation of the City’s traffic, transportation, utilities(water, wastewater, and drainage), or building engineering design and plan review programs.
• engineering projects.Prepare and revise plans, reports and specifications for engineering projects. Prepare standard studies and reports and coordinate major projects.
• Research project design requirements, and perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of material costs and time considerations.
• Assign routine inspection, investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical personnel and review completed work.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations, and prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments and ensure they meet all City imposed requirements.
• Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees.
• Manage construction projects.
• Perform related work of a similar nature and level as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of electrical engineering as applied to public works, utilities, traffic, or building construction projects.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, building and utilities projects.
• Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding mechanical engineering and building codes and ordinances.

Skill in:

• Technical and analytical report writing.
• Perform complex engineering computations.
• Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.
• Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications, and computer software, to accomplish a variety of tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Hiring Path 1: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in electrical engineering or closely related field.

Hiring Path 2: None

Experience:

Hiring Path 1: One (1) year of experience in professional electrical engineering work.

Hiring Path 2: Current employment as a Junior Engineer and one (1) year of experience in the classification of Junior Engineer with the City of Sacramento.

Substitution:

Additional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification may substitute for education.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will berequiredat the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

PROOF OFCERTIFICATION

Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position, then proof of said certification and/or license should be submitted with your application and will berequiredat the time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

The employee is not required to hold a driver’s license but must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation through private or public transportation for attendance at off‑site meetings, events, and trainings.

Certification: None

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

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