Senior Electrical Engineer

The City of El Paso Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of El Paso Texas seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical projects for municipal facilities.

You will supervise staff, review designs, coordinate with consultants and regulatory agencies, and ensure compliance with codes while delivering cost-effective, reliable electrical systems for water and wastewater infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Four (4) years of professional engineering experience in industrial facility systems.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Engineer.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex electrical engineering projects and execute programs.
• Prepare engineering calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Design utility-related facilities, collect data, and perform cost/efficiency analyses.
• Monitor project progress, funding, and approve payments to consultants/contractors.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, City departments, and internal teams.
• Perform construction inspections and commissioning of facilities.
• Review submittals and interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Prepare and deliver project reports and recommendations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Supervisory experience

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Requirements

MOS Codes: 32E1E (Air Force), 5311 (Navy)

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field, and four (4) years of professional engineering experience in industrial facility systems, including two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Engineer, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas by the time of application, or equivalent transferable from another state having reciprocity, which must be converted to Texas registration within one (1) year of appointment.

General Purpose

Under general direction, manage and lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical engineering projects, plans, and specifications.

Typical Duties

Manage complex electrical engineering projects and execute programs. Involves: evaluating systems that produce electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels; evaluating design standards of electrical components for water and wastewater infrastructure; reviewing design plans and specifications for compliance with codes; and preparing cost estimates. Ensure quality control. Resolve conflicts. Collaborate and meet with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, City departments, and other internal departments to coordinate activities and projects. Prepare engineering calculations, plans, and specifications. Design Utility-related facilities, collect data, and perform project research related to project and operational costs and efficiency analysis. Compile analytical data and provide reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects. Prepare energy consumption analysis and provide recommendations for improvements.

Perform project management activities. Involves: developing the scope of work and providing technical reviews of projects. Schedule project elements and evaluate proposals. Prepare reports, correspondence, and recommendations. Monitor project progress, funding, and recommend project selection. Perform construction inspections and participate in commissioning of facilities; review and process payment requests from consultants and contractors. Manage construction and perform contract management work; evaluate bid documents. Maintain correspondence with contractors, review submittals, and interpret drawings and technical specifications. Evaluate work for compliance with contract provisions. Review and respond to requests for information. Review change order requests and prepare documentation for approval. Participate in community meetings and outreach efforts. Prepare and deliver presentations related to projects or initiatives.

Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates. Provide employee training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes. Enforce safety rules and regulations.

General Information

Note: This is an unclassified contract position

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department.