Electrical Distribution Engineer II

City of Richland

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About The Position

The City of Richland is looking for 2 well-qualified Electrical Distribution Engineer II professionals to join our team! Target Hiring Range: $105,042.43 - $126,050.91 Annually (DOQ) Position Salary Range:$ 105,042.43 - $147,059.40 Annually This position is open until filled with priority consideration for those candidates who apply by February 3, 2026. GENERAL SUMMARY Performs difficult skilled technical work designing and managing major, complex engineering projects involved in the development of distribution systems for the electric utility, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Chief Electrical Engineer (“supervisor”). CORE VALUES All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.

Requirements

Possession of Washington State Professional Electrical Engineer's license upon hire and maintain throughout employment.
Valid driver’s license.
Bachelor's degree with coursework in electrical engineering, engineering, or related field and six (6) or more years' experience in electrical utilities engineering, broadband design, planning and project administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of: Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.
Washington State Electrical Construction Codes, National Electric Code, National Electrical Safety Code and other applicable codes, standards and technical data.
Utility related issues in the National Electrical Code.
Advanced electrical theory related to analysis and design of complex power systems.
High speed, high capacity voice, data and video communication networks including but not limited to Ethernet and Time Division Multiplexed services over wire, fiber and wireless systems.
System design and protection including fusing, loading, wire tensions and material strengths.
Electrical equipment operations.
Research methods and report writing techniques.
Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
Modern office practices, methods, procedures and equipment.
Record-keeping principles, procedures and techniques.
Technical aspects of field of specialty.
Skills and Abilities to: Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with National Electrical Code.
Plan and develop electrical distribution systems for major construction projects.
Assure compliance of local, State and national codes and local City ordinances.
Plan and develop electrical wiring systems for commercial/industrial building projects.
Prepare estimates, legal documents and contracts.
Prepare and administer capital and operating budgets.
Provide work direction to others.
Operate a computer terminal and electrical surveying equipment.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Operate GIS/CADD equipment using CADD software.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communications in a clear, concise and understandable manner to intended audiences.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; work independently with little or no direction, set priorities and meet deadlines.
Operate a variety of modern office equipment and personal computers using standard or customized software application programs appropriate to assigned activities.
Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Provide continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

Nice To Haves

Utility Experience
System Modeling experience including load flow and coordination.
System Protection experience including relays and fusing.
Substation including design review, contract management, troubleshooting and metering.
AutoCAD experience

Responsibilities

Provides administration, project management and design of the City’s high-speed broadband communications network and associated service policies; performs a variety of special studies including electrical load, fuse coordination, system design and special needs studies.
Develops and implements engineering standards to provide uniformity in the design of the overall electrical distribution system and broadband communications; provides technical design reviews regarding work of other engineers and provides counsel as necessary to ensure uniform standards are followed.
Performs design work for major line extensions; approves drawings; estimates project costs; recommends contractors as necessary and reviews project progress; performs design work for commercial/industrial wiring systems.
Provides project management during the construction of major electrical distribution and broadband communications projects including staking the project, providing guidance to crew leaders, resolving concerns, authorizing on-site field changes and verification of as-built designs when work is completed.
Prepares contract specifications and documents required for contracting major electrical distribution construction work for Local Improvement Districts (LID) or customer self-installed electrical distribution and State and Federal related work; writes terms and conditions, provides detailed project description with drawings, provides construction standards, materials specifications, list of materials and detailed engineer's cost estimate.
Performs long-range planning and development of the electrical distribution system and broadband communications; explains electrical distribution projects and broadband to city, state and government officials, contractors and the public.
Develops computer databases and programs using commercially available software packages; recommends software programs that provide specialty applications for electrical design (e.g. Network Analysis, fuse coordination, AutoCAD and ESRI assisted utility distribution design software).

Benefits

Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
City-paid dental and vision plans
City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays
4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options
Senior Management Level = additional 4% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
Supervisors or Exempt Level = additional 1% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Performance Assessment System
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions is pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.)