Lead Electrical Engineer – Public Infrastructure

City of Boise; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost premium medical coverage for

PERSI retirement and 401(k)

Vacation time

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Job summary

The City of Boise is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II to serve as the engineer of record for essential public infrastructure and municipal facility projects. This role leads projects from design through construction, working with power distribution, motor controls, VFDs, emergency power, switchgear, transformers, SCADA systems and other complex electrical infrastructure.

This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who wants challenging, meaningful work with a stable, primarily

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible engineering experience in complex project development and design, including four years managing complex public works projects with supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Licensed by the State of Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to acquire Idaho license within six months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Act as the electrical engineer of record for public works projects, including design, review and construction to ensure quality control and adherence to applicable codes, standards and safety regulations.
• Plan, design, and oversee electrical engineering projects involving power distribution, motors, motor control centers, VFDs, emergency backup systems, switchgear, transformers, and related infrastructure.
• Evaluate electrical and control systems to minimize downtime, develop preventative maintenance programs, perform arc-flash and protective device coordination studies, and ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, city standards and other applicable regulations.
• Work closely with the control and automation group in the design and implementation of SCADA systems by supporting automation strategies to optimize energy use and operational efficiency.
• Develop overall project delivery strategies including selecting consulting firms, establishing project budget, establishing project milestones, and managing the construction.

Skills

Power distribution

Motor controls

VFDs

Emergency power

Switchgear

Transformers

SCADA systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Idaho or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

The City of Boise is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II to serve as the engineer of record for essential public infrastructure and municipal facility projects. This role leads projects from design through construction, working with power distribution, motor controls, VFDs, emergency power, switchgear, transformers, SCADA systems and other complex electrical infrastructure.

This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who wants challenging, meaningful work with a stable, primarily