Associate Electrical Engineer (Wastewater)

EBMUD; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days 12

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

EBMUD seeks an Associate Electrical Engineer to advance the agency's power systems infrastructure for water and wastewater facilities in Oakland, CA. The role involves planning, designing, and supporting electrical projects from concept through commissioning, with emphasis on substation work, power distribution, and control systems.

The position requires a solid engineering background, at least four years of professional experience, and a California PE or EIT/license path.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or California EIT certificate.
• Four years of professional electrical engineering experience required (post-degree).
• California Professional Electrical Engineer license and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage complex electrical engineering projects for water/wastewater systems.
• Develop electrical design criteria, drawings, and specifications for power systems.
• Provide construction support, commissioning, and start-up for substations and power distribution.
• Review submittals, perform arc flash and coordination studies, and ensure NFPA 70E compliance.
• Communicate with stakeholders and prepare technical reports and memos.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Project management

Technical communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

California EIT certificate

Tools

SKM software

Power system analysis

PLC/DCS basics

Job description

The Position

Advance your career as an Associate Electrical Engineer with an industry-leading water and wastewater utility. Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer, the Associate Electrical Engineer is the registered professional electrical engineer level on East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD’s) career ladder. In 2012, EBMUD’s wastewater treatment plant became the first in North America to produce more renewable energy onsite than is needed to run the facility. Power generation is accomplished by converting biogas to electrical power using an energy-efficient, low-emission gas turbine and three gas engines for a combined rated capacity of over 10.5 megawatts. EBMUD sells excess renewable energy back to the electrical grid to cut fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions and provides savings for its ratepayers. Biogas production saves EBMUD approximately $3 million each year by reducing electric power demand.

As Appropriate To Assignments, The Associate Electrical Engineer Would Be Prepared To Demonstrate Proficiency In The Following Areas With Power System In Design And/or Operation

Project Planning and Management

Plan and develop project scope, schedule and budget for complex water and wastewater electrical engineering projects; prepare contract bid documents; coordinate the work of multi-disciplinary teams; direct, monitor, and control project activities and ensure compliance with scope, goals, schedules, and budgets.

Design

Power System Engineering – Research and develop electrical design criteria, project scope and cost, prepare drawings, including site and floor plans, equipment elevation and layout diagrams, single line and three line detailed control diagrams, grounding systems, lighting, interconnection diagrams, typical detailed diagrams, conduit and panelboard schedules, wire sizing, and specifications for systems and equipment including substations, power distribution systems, wastewater treatment plants, cogeneration plants, recycled water plants, pumping stations, and office facilities. Prepare and review electrical power system analysis including load calculations, transient motor starting, harmonics, short circuit, coordination study, protective relays, and arc flash. A candidate with strong utility or industrial power system experience is desirable.

Construction Support and Start up

Provide construction support, start-up and commissioning for electrical substations, power distribution systems, motors, generators, various process control strategies with PLC and DCS-based systems, wired and wireless telemetry systems. Hands on program/configure/setup/ testing of equipment including breakers, protection relays, power monitors, VFDs, etc. Review and approval of submittals and RFIs. Make corrections to drawings and as-build drawings for final acceptance and record. Working knowledge of the following power and control equipment including ABB, Allen Bradley, Basler, Cutler Hammer, Electro Industries, Emerson, GE, Rosemount, Schneider Electrical, SEL, Square, etc., is desirable.

Technical Support and Troubleshooting

Provide technical and project management assistance to facility maintenance on the preventative maintenance program. Field gathering arc flash study data, running arc flash study analysis, and preparing reports. Update/maintain SKM files to ensure the technical information is up-to-date and complies with the NFPA 70E requirements. Provide troubleshooting support to facility maintenance or leading the troubleshooting effort as issues arise related to grounding, general power system, power outage, power quality, control, and communications in the wastewater plants and pump stations.

Planning, Technical Review and Research

Plan and perform preliminary design of wastewater-related projects; conduct engineering analyses of electrical issues impacting proposed projects; prepare, review and evaluate technical reports, proposals and reports, consultant designs, and prepare regulatory permits and associated documentation.

Oral Communication

Demonstrate excellent public relations and customer service skills in meeting with, and making technical presentations to, groups and individuals including EBMUD personnel and officials, representatives of government agencies, customers, contractors, and members of the general public.

Written Communication

Prepare concise and accurate engineering reports, correspondences and memos for a wide variety of audiences including EBMUD staff, government and regulatory agencies, contractors, and the general public.

Computer Applications

Apply electrical engineering software to complete power system studies and process control; configure Ethernet networks and Windows-based PCs workstations; develop, review and modify VFDs, power monitors, protection relays, and power system related hardware parameters, settings, operator interface screens and system troubleshooting screens.

The salary range is $13,451 per month increasing to $14,124, $14,830, $15,571 and $16,350 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited electrical engineering curriculum OR a California EIT certificate.
• Four years of professional electrical engineering experience (subsequent to obtaining the degree).
• California registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer and a valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Candidates must be willing to work paid overtime as needed. Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the classification including office and field duties.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.

Our Excellent Benefits Package Includes

• 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
• Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.