Senior/Associate/Assistant Electrical Engineer

Turlock Irrigation District; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing electric operations. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex engineering projects, ensuring the reliability of electrical and communication facilities. You'll engage in system modeling, project management, and staff development while representing the District at community and professional meetings. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to vital infrastructure and community service while advancing your career in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Five years of professional engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering work in design and maintenance of electrical facilities.
• Supervise and train staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Principles

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction to perform professional electrical engineering work related to all phases of the District's electric operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential:
Perform complex professional engineering work in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of District electrical and communication facilities, including system modeling and planning, complex calculations, engineering studies, development of construction standards, development of operating procedures, material and equipment specifications, cost and scheduling estimates, and written reports and presentations.

Ensure compliance with District safety rules, policies and rules and regulations of outside agencies that apply to District operations.

Supervise, train, and develop staff as assigned. Provide on-going feedback regarding work performance and conduct annual performance evaluations. Supervise and oversee technicians laying-out facility designs and preparing design drawings.

Manage engineering and related construction projects through their design and construction phases including project planning, scheduling, coordination, budgeting, and field inspection.

Assist in long-range capital improvement planning and budgeting, including performing inspections and preparing related studies.

Represent the District in the community and at professional meetings as required. This may include presenting information on behalf of District and reporting back to management.

Comply with and enforce all District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Non-Essential:
Perform other duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying.A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:

Education

Usually exhibited by a person with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a focus on electrical engineering courses.

Experience
Senior Electrical Engineer

Usually exhibited by a person withfive years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience.

Associate Electrical Engineer

Usually exhibited by a person withthree years of increasingly responsible professional engineering experience.

Assistant Engineer

None required.

Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal and Communication
Senior Electrical Engineer, Associate Electrical Engineer, Assistant Engineer -Must have ability to: establish and maintain cooperative relationships with both internal and external contacts; and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.

Technical and AnalyticalAssistant Engineer- Must have knowledge of:electrical engineering principles and practices; and techniques for preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and recommendations related to electrical and communication facilities.

In addition to the Assistant Engineer requirements:
Senior Electrical Engineer, Associate Electrical Engineer -Must have ability to: perform technical engineering work of a complex nature.

Administration and Operations
Assistant Engineer -Must have ability to: effectively prioritize a fluctuating workload, work well under pressure and meet continuous deadlines.

In addition to the Assistant Engineer requirements:
Associate Electrical Engineer -Must have strong project management skills.

In addition to the Associate Electrical Engineer requirements:
Senior Electrical Engineer -Must have knowledge of: principals and practices of organization, administration, budgeting, and personnel management. Must have ability to: supervise, train and evaluate staff; work independently, with a minimum of supervision, and coordinate activities with other District personnel and with outside agencies.

Necessary Special Requirements
Assistant Engineer
Possession of appropriate California driver’s license.

In addition to the Assistant Engineer requirement:

Senior Electrical Engineer, Associate Electrical Engineer
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a professional engineer issued by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

Must file a Statement of Economic Interest in compliance with Governmental Code Section 8100

Sign & Acknowledge a Confidentiality Agreement.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score
Oral Interview 70%

Medical Examination
This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification.

Turlock Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical and mental disability, medical condition (cancer related), age (over 40), and marital status.

Assistance is available in filling out job applications for disabled individuals.

Turlock Irrigation District's bargaining unit positions are a part of an agency shop.

Applicants will be subject to drug testing in accordance with FHWA regulations, when the position requires a Commercial Driver's License.

Turlock Irrigation District provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with a disability in accordance with federal and state law.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site atwww.tid.org.

POSTING
All applicants may apply beginning Thursday, May 1, 2025until position is filled or we have enough qualified applicants for consideration.

Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.

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