Staff Engineer

JEA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

JEA is seeking a Staff Engineer in Jacksonville to lead design, analysis and project coordination for electric, water or wastewater systems. A four-year ABET-accredited engineering degree and at least two years of field experience are required.

You will develop plans, evaluate system performance and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing small to moderate utility projects from scoping to startup, reviewing specifications, preparing RFPs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in the field.
• Strong ability to coordinate with internal/external stakeholders and manage small-to-moderate projects.

Responsibilities

• Assess and propose system design improvements, under manager review.
• Lead small-to-moderate utility projects through all phases: scoping, funding, site selection, design, procurement, construction, startup, sign-off.
• Develop and monitor engineering tools/processes for planning, operating, and improving electrical, water, or wastewater systems.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Engineering analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Environmental/Civil Engineering (ABET)

Tools

Engineering simulation software

Job description

JEA is looking for Staff Engineers. An Engineer as defined with a four-year degree in Electrical, Environmental or Civil Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Borad for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) plus a minimum of 2 years of experience as an Engineer in the field for which you have this degree.

Before reading further, please review paragraph number 1. Do you have a Four-Year Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Civil or Environmental Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited University? Please ensure that you do before you proceed.

Definition:

Responsibilities may include performing moderate investigation and analysis, design tasks, preparing project documents and plans, editing specifications, conducting research and investigations and solving straight forward problems. Continues to receive moderate instruction to complete specific objectives and direction when encountering unconventional or complex problems and developing potential solutions. Completed work receives oversight to insure the application of sound professional judgment. Is expected to coordinate work with all internal and external stakeholders as required. Assists the manager with schedules, budgets and communications regarding specific assignments and projects.

• Assess and make recommended system design improvements, expansions or replacements under the direction and review of a manager or designee.
• Serve as a project manager of small to moderately complex utility projects through all phases including: initial scoping, funding approvals, site selections, design, specifying and procuring equipment, coordinating construction, cost and budget management, final system checks, startup and final sign-off.
• Develop, implement and monitor engineering applications, tools, processes and services used to plan, maintain, troubleshoot, operate and improve the electrical, water or wastewater systems.
• Schedule plan, study, test and coordinate forecasting models in support of the electrical, water or wastewater systems.
• Prepare requests for proposal (RFPs), reviewing responses and making bid award recommendation based on JEA procurement guidelines and policy.
• Oversee complex field inspections including testing. Responsible to document and report non- conformance with design plans and specifications.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as required regarding engineering requirements and utility projects.
• Responsible for monitoring assigned utility system performance, includes coordinating with operators, investigating system failures, recommending corrective actions and improvement opportunities and providing training when necessary.
• Preparation of technical, financial or process analysis related reports.
• Preparation of written and verbal project status reports to include scheduling and financial performance details.
• Use complex computer simulation software and interpret results.
• Performs other job-related work as assigned.

The salary range for this position is $86,424 to $111,394.40 annually. Compensation will be determined based on education, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization.