Assistant Electrical Engineer (Department of Utilities)

City of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities (DOU), Electrical Engineering Division, is hiring an Assistant Electrical Engineer to provide electrical engineering support for drainage, water, and sewer capital improvement programs. The role involves hands-on technical engineering design and project management, including preparing plans, specifications, and power system studies. It also supports capital improvement project delivery through project reports, budgets, estimates, project management, and coordination with Operations and Maintenance staff. The division provides experience in both the design and implementation phases of infrastructure projects. The position performs moderately difficult professional electrical engineering work in planning, design, technical investigation, and construction. Assignments are limited in scope or complexity and involve applying or adjusting established processes and procedures within defined guidelines. The Assistant Electrical Engineer is considered to be in continuing training status. Direct supervision is provided by an Associate Engineer or other higher-level personnel; lead responsibilities may include guiding and coordinating technical personnel or student trainees and interns. With supervisor approval, intermittent remote work may be available. Employees must reside within the Sacramento region or be able to report regularly to a City of Sacramento worksite with little notice.

Requirements

Hiring Path 1: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
Hiring Path 1: One year of professional electrical engineering work experience.
Hiring Path 2: Current employment as a Junior Engineer and one year of experience in the City of Sacramento Junior Engineer classification.
Additional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
An Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification may substitute for education.
Knowledge of principles and practices of electrical engineering as applied to public works, utilities, traffic, or building construction projects.
Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in public works, building, and utilities construction projects.
Knowledge of modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding mechanical engineering, building codes, and ordinances.
Skill in technical and analytical report writing and performing complex engineering computations.
Ability to use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.
Ability to use modern office equipment, including computers, applications, and software, to accomplish a variety of tasks.
Must be able to arrange reliable, timely transportation to attend off-site meetings, events, and trainings; a driver's license is not required.
If relying on education to qualify, proof of education must be submitted and is required at appointment. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.
If relying on certification or licensure to qualify, proof must be submitted and is required at appointment.
Must complete twelve months of probation at a satisfactory performance level before gaining permanent status.

Nice To Haves

Experience in electrical power distribution.
Experience in industrial motor controls.
Experience in process automation and controls, such as PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation, supporting water, wastewater, and stormwater operations.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Project, and the MS Office suite.
Motivation, initiative, teamwork, ability to meet deadlines and learn on the job, strong customer service and communication skills, and critical thinking to resolve work-related issues.

Responsibilities

Participate in implementing the City's traffic, transportation, utilities, or building engineering design and plan review programs.
Prepare and revise plans, reports, and specifications for engineering projects.
Prepare standard studies and reports and coordinate major projects.
Research project design requirements, perform complex calculations, and prepare estimates of material costs and time considerations.
Assign routine inspection, investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical personnel and review their completed work.
Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations, and prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
Participate in plan checks, review, and processing of plans for private developments and ensure they meet City requirements.
Serve as staff to City commissions, boards, and committees.
Manage construction projects.
Perform related work of a similar nature and level as assigned.