GRADUATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Brownsville Public Utilities Board; Four Corners (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownsville Public Utilities Board is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to oversee the engineering, coordination, administration, and project management of electric utility projects including CIP and new developments. You will support design reviews, specifications, and procurement while ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Responsibilities include supervising and guiding staff, coordinating with consultants and contractors, and maintaining documentation for CIP and developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from ABET-accredited program.
• Some electric utility engineering experience preferred.
• EIT certificate and Texas licensing considerations may apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of engineering duties for electrical utility projects.
• Prepare and review designs, estimates, specifications, and procurement requests.
• Manage CIP and new development projects from start to finish with cross-department coordination.
• Perform pole loading analyses and upgrade designs for CIP/new developments.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Engineering software

Job description

Salary $65,977 - $84,427 Annually, Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary

Under general direction, responsible for the engineering, coordination, administration and project management of electric utility projects including residential, commercial, and industrial new developments and BPUB Capital Improvement Plan ( CIP ) projects.

Responsibilities

Graduate Electrical Engineer
May provide training, guidance, leadership, and direction to less experienced staff members. May assume the duties and responsibilities of higher-level engineering staff as needed. Coordinates all phases of engineering duties within the electrical utility system, including but not limited to preparing, reviewing, and interpreting project designs, plans, equipment overhauls, material specifications, engineering estimates, and procurement solicitations. Manages projects from start to finish, and coordinates projects with other BPUB departments, consultants, engineering firms, and/or contractors involved and assigned to the design, operation, construction, and repair of electric utility systems. Completes pole loading analysis simulations and engineering designs for pole replacement/strengthening for new developments and CIP projects. Develops, maintains, and archives accurate records and documentation of new developments and CIP projects. Assists in the development and implementation of technical specifications, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards. Troubleshoots, maintains, and evaluates process/systems performance and efficiency, and recommends engineering solutions. Prepares written documents such as memos, reports, inter-office correspondence, letters of transmittal, document approval summaries ( DAS ), Contribution In Aid of Construction ( CIAC ) letters, etc. Completes other job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of Engineering principles and practices. Knowledge of design and operation of new and upgraded electric utility systems and associated equipment. Knowledge of pole loading analysis ( PLA ) software. Knowledge of National Electrical Codes. Knowledge of legal land descriptions. Knowledge of principles of supervision. Knowledge to operate Auto-Cad and appropriate engineering and business software. Skills to conceptualize engineering problems and design effective solutions. Skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Skills to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Skills to develop a safe, effective, efficient, timely, and operable electric utility system to provide service and meet customer needs and customers’ future needs. Skills to supervise the work of others. Skills to apply mathematical concepts such as statistical analysis, exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Skills to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Skills to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or board of directors. Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are preferred. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, system studies, financial reports, performance evaluations, policy and procedure, governmental rules and regulations, and legal documents. Ability to ensure electric utility system designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations. Ability to attend conferences, public hearings, and general meetings for an extended period of time which may include periodic out-of-town travel. Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations. Ability to write clear, concise reports. Ability to understand safety rules and regulations and work safely. Ability to handle inquiries or complaints from consumers, agencies, management, and business representatives, and to work cooperatively with staff and stakeholders. Ability to track project schedules and budgets. Ability to maintain knowledge of emerging trends and industry best practices. Ability to work independently on assignments and projects. Ability to perform field inspections and document findings.

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with a major in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology ( ABET ) accredited university program. Some experience in electric utility engineering or related areas is preferred. Candidates with a related Bachelor’s Degree from a non- ABET accredited program, a valid E.I.T. certificate, and relevant utility experience may be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver’s License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy.

Non- ABET accredited program graduates must possess a valid Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T) Certificate in the State of Texas.

Candidates with E.I.T. Certificates from other jurisdictions must acquire the E.I.T. Certificate in Texas within 12 months of being appointed to the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Work is performed in a normal office environment with some field exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust.

Eligibility for Employment

In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39:

• Prohibit the hiring of any person who is related to BPUB Executive Management within the third degree of Consanguinity or second degree by Affinity; and
• Based on certain prohibitions of the Charter and Statute on nepotism, no person can be hired who shall be related to any member of the Board of Directors or City Commission within the third degree of consanguinity or second degree by affinity.