Maintenance Engineer II - Electrical, #JR-00438

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach’s Department of Public Utilities is hiring a Maintenance Engineer II, Senior Electrician to support the Electrical Support Team in maintaining and calibrating instrumentation at water and sanitary sewer pumping stations.

The role requires a Virginia Masters Electrician License (or reciprocal) and involves troubleshooting, PLC work, plan reviews, and compliance with NEC/OSHA; night/weekend work may be required. The City offers generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Direct and complete work orders for electrical maintenance and calibration.
• Troubleshoot, repair, alter and install electrical/electronic systems.
• Review electrical plans/blueprints and prepare electrical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and complete work orders for new construction and station rehab.
• Diagnose electrical problems and ensure proper tools and materials are available.
• Build, program, and maintain PLC programs.
• Troubleshoot radio and cellular communication issues.
• Ensure NEC and OSHA standards are followed for safety.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

PLC programming

Supervisory experience

Education

Masters Electrician License (VA or reciprocal)

Tools

Electrical plans/blueprints

Job description

The Department of Public Utilities provides quality water and sanitary sewer services to Virginia Beach residents. Become a part of our dedicated workforce who provide these essential services. We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Engineer II, Senior Electrician with our Electrical Support Team.

Special Requirement for Position: This position requires the candidate possess a Masters Electrician License from the state of Virginia or a state that is recognized by Virginia for license reciprocity at time of application. Virginia accepts licensure from Alabama, the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, West Virginia & North Carolina. To apply for reciprocity, the license holder must submit a completed application to VA-DPOR along with verification of licensure from the out-of-state board. Candidates not holding a Masters Electrician License issued by an eligible state will not be considered for interview. (A degree in an electrical related field is not interchangeable for the Masters License requirement.)

Duties of Maintenance Engineer II, Senior Electrician include but are not limited to:

• Direct and complete work orders for proper electrical maintenance and calibration of instrumentation in sanitary sewer and water pumping stations
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, alterations and installations to the electrical and electronic systems in sanitary sewer and water pumping stations throughout the City of Virginia Beach in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations
• Assist in the review of electrical plans/blueprints and specifications for new and alteration of city buildings; prepare and submit electrical specifications for electrical work
• Direct and complete work orders for new construction and station rehabs in the electrical bureau
• Diagnose electrical problems and ensure the proper method, tools, equipment, and materials are available to complete the repairs
• Complete work orders and repair parts in a timely manner
• Build, program, and maintain PLC programs
• Troubleshoot radio and cellular communication issues
• Will complete purchasing requests
• Will act as an Inspector’s consultant for pump station projects
• Ensure crew follows all NEC and OSHA standards to ensure a safe working environment and quality workmanship
• Complete required paperwork and records to prepare detail reports
• Provide input on crew member employee performance feedback reports
• Provide field training to crew members
• Communicates clearly with the Maintenance Engineer Building Systems/Assistant Superintendent about any issues that arise
• May temporarily perform supervisory functions in absence of the supervisor
• Works in all types of weather conditions and must work nights, weekends, holidays, standby and emergencies as needed

Preferences:

• Experience and demonstrated working knowledge of commercial/industrial electrical and/or motor control, process control, instrumentation. PLCs, and communication equipment.
• Experience working with water and/or sewer pumping facilities and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and design.
• Experience working with schematics/blueprints.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Codes.
• Supervisory experience

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.