Engineer I - Electric (3757)

Huntsville Utilities; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Huntsville Utilities in Alabama seeks an Electrical Engineer to join the Engineering staff under close supervision. The role develops professional knowledge, planning electric systems improvements and cost estimates while applying basic engineering theory and methods.

Responsibilities include data compilation for load studies, preparing plans and drawings, evaluating new equipment, and assisting with customer inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
• Professional Engineer or Engineer Intern certification preferred.
• Good written, oral and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans for present and future requirements for the electric system; prepares cost estimates and informs management.
• Compiles data for load or system studies and performs calculations for improvements.
• Prepares specifications and cost analyses for new equipment and evaluates proper materials.
• Conducts field surveys and prepares drawings and estimates for supervisor approval.
• Provides assistance with routine customer inquiries and reviews power quality issues.
• Uses NISC, OA/DEW, CAD and ArcGIS for mapping and drawings.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

NISC

OA/DEW

CAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Huntsville Utilities offers a customer servicedriven environment, with access to industry-leading technology that supportsour employee'swork and resources to drive career advancement. Join Us at Huntsville Utilities, where our teamis customer service-driven and uniquely focused on one goal: To provide high quality, low cost, safe and reliable electric, natural gas and water service to our customers.

Compensation

Offer Range: $85,196 - $103,084

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Benefits: Yes - See Benefits Web Page

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Statement

Under close supervision, performs routine and progressively more difficult assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities and to provide experience and familiarization with the Engineering staff, methods, practices and programs of the company. Using prescribed methods, performs portions of broader or more complex assignments as abilities and experience warrant. Applies basic engineering theory and concepts to research, plan and design electric systems improvements.

• Plans for present and future requirements for the electric system; prepares cost estimates and keeps management informed of the requirements.
• Compiles data for load or system studies and makes necessary calculations to determine improvements needed and assumes responsibility for planning, record keeping and preparation of all necessary plans, job orders, drawings, etc., for the additions or improvements.
• Prepares specifications and cost analyses for new equipment as directed. Evaluates equipment and makes necessary investigations to determine proper type and materials to be used with emphasis on reliability, economy and maintainability. Assumes responsibility for the proper application of the new equipment.
• Conducts field surveys and prepares cost estimates. Submits completed drawings and estimates to supervisor for checking and approval. Reviews plans, checks details and verifies mathematical calculations.
• Tabulates bids, inspects materials and prepares requisitions as directed.
• Provides assistance with or personally handles routine customer inquiries. Including customer power quality concerns and making recommendations and preparing orders to correct and/or improve power quality issues.
• Become familiar with the electric system and learns details of system policies and practices.
• Keeps abreast of new methods, new developments in the industry and engineering standards.

Additional Duties

• Advises and coordinates work with other departments to ensure proper, efficient and reliable completion of jobs.
• Provides technical direction and assistance to engineering assistants, aides, drafters and operations personnel.
• Communicates with customer/developers to determine facilities required to provide adequate service.
• Makes on-site investigations as required to determine the dimensions or locations of existing or proposed facilities.
• Determines through experience and observation any additional requirements for facility installations.
• Prepares work orders, easements, load data and specifications for installations of electric facilities.
• Uses computer software i.e., NISC, OA/DEW, CAD, ArcGIS for mapping and to produce the necessary drawings associated with additions and replacements of facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education/Training/Certifications: Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required . Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Engineer Intern (EI) Certification preferred.

Experience/Skills: Two (2) years experience in Fundamental engineering or Utility industry experience with integrated business, design, and mapping systems preferred (NISC, CAD, ArcGIS and electric modeling systems preferred).

Additional Requirements

Equipment: Calculator, personal computer (MS Word, Excel, Outlook,), telephone, vehicle.

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions: Primarily sedentary office work, some exposure to inclement weather for field checks or emergencies.

Other Considerations: Good written, oral and interpersonal skills. Subject to call out after normal working hours. Current driver’s license.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position. Allemployees in safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Accepting Responsibility

Building and Demonstrating Respect

Communicating Effectively

Coordinating Project Activities

Demonstrates Required Job Knowledge

Drives Quality & Excellence

Following Policies and Procedures

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Safety

Using Computers and Technology

Education

Relevant Job Experience

Longevity

Huntsville Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The duties and responsibilities outlined within this job description should not be construed as a complete and exhaustive list, as it is not the intention to limit in any way the scope or functions of this position. With the advisement from the Department Head, review/analysis by Compensation Analyst and in agreement from the VP EE, HRD, or his/her designee, these duties and responsibilities may be amended from time to time by addition, deletion or modification to reflect changing circumstances or shifts in organizational requirements.