Staff Engineer (Electric) - 00609

City of New Bern; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Bern is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the development, design and operation of electrical distribution projects, including new lines, reconductoring and rebuilding efforts. You will work under the supervision of the department heads designee.

Responsibilities include researching and inspecting sites, drafting specifications, reviewing submitted plans and providing technical support across divisions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or related field.
• Some engineering design experience or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs and prepares plans for overhead and underground lines, including new construction and rebuilding.
• Stakes job sites and establishes locations for poles, transformers, and underground cable.
• Meets with land developers, industrial and residential customers to determine service requirements.
• Prepares cost estimates for labor, equipment and materials.
• Makes surveys and studies to prepare construction plans.
• Reviews plans for compliance with NEC codes and city standards.
• Drafts specifications for equipment, materials and operation of electrical systems.
• On-site inspections to ensure plan and safety code compliance.
• Provides engineering support to divisions as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Technical drafting

Project coordination

Construction site inspection

Report writing

Education

B.E. or B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Staff Engineer performs difficult professional and administrative work in the development, design and operation of electrical engineering projects, line additions, relocations and rebuilding of an electric distribution system. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Department Heads designee.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Conducting research; inspecting construction sites; designing plans and drafting specifications; reviewing and commenting on submitted plans; provides technical support to all divisions.

(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Designs and prepares plans for construction of overhead and underground lines, including new construction, reconductoring and rebuilding of old lines.
• Stakes job sites and establishes locations for poles, transformers, and u/g cable.
• Meets with land developers, industrial and residential customers, and others to obtain service requirements and propose locations of utilities.
• Prepares and obtains easements, rights-of-way, State Road encroachments and railroad encroachments.
• Prepares cost estimates for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Makes surveys and studies based on economic and engineering practices in order to prepare plans for proposed construction projects
• Reviews plans for proposed projects to ensure compliance with National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code and City of New Bern utility design standards and good design practice.
• Drafts specifications for equipment, materials, maintenance, and the operation of an electrical system
• Makes on-site inspections of work to ensure compliance with plans and safety codes
• Works directly with all division leadership to provide engineering support as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of electrical engineering as related to the preparation of plans and specifications; thorough knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of electric utility infrastructure; skill in the use of electrical engineering instruments and equipment; ability to climb in and around excavations, visit overhead and underground project locations for inspection purposes; ability to prepare technical reports in connection with electric utility projects; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, associates, contractors and the general public; ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

Requirements

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or related field and some engineering design experience.

Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

*The City of New Bern is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*