Lead Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Substations

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare package

Job summary

The City of Lubbock is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to design and manage transmission, substation, and distribution projects. You will interact with customers, perform field investigations, analyze systems, and prepare plans and specifications for projects and contracts.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering with relevant experience and a Texas PE license. Responsibilities include supervising staff, applying new technologies, and coordinating with operations and

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field with an additional four years of experience in electric distribution engineering; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
• Valid current Driver's License
• Physical exam required
• Registered Professional Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering design, review, approval and project management of street lighting, overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems, and new and existing substations;
• Perform analysis of electrical systems including NESC calculations, short circuit calculations, load flow modeling calculations, (PSS/E) voltage drop calculations, transformer sizing, lighting calculations, capacitor application, overcurrent protection and coordination;
• Prepare cost estimates and written reports; develop specifications for materials and services; promote and represent LP&L in personal contacts and presentations to customers, architects, engineers, committees and boards;
• Supervise engineering staff as required to accomplish the tasks above;
• Research and apply new materials, methods, techniques, and technologies to expand and improve the efficiency, reliability, safety, and quality of the LP&L distribution system;
• Provide support, applications, and training for computer, software, GIS systems and SCADA systems (ACS);
• Monitor, document, and recommend policies for departmental environmental compliance;
• Monitor electric systems operations and respond to emergency call-out to assist in system restoration and customer contact;
• Develop, monitor, and administer contracts for materials and services;
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Driver's License

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

The City of Lubbock is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to design and manage transmission, substation, and distribution projects. You will interact with customers, perform field investigations, analyze systems, and prepare plans and specifications for projects and contracts.

The role requires a bachelor’s in electrical engineering with relevant experience and a Texas PE license. Responsibilities include supervising staff, applying new technologies, and coordinating with operations and