Electrical Engineer I / II

City of Lubbock•402 Municipal Drive Lubbock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional level design and project management of electrical transmission, susbstation, and distribution projects including customer contact, field investigation, analysis, design, preparation of plans and specifications, supervision of engineering staff, and coordination with construction and operations staff.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field with an additional four years of experience in electric distribution engineering
Any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following
Valid current Driver's License
Physical exam required
Registered Professional Engineer
Knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical engineering
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
Knowledge of the principles and practices of electric utility design, construction, and operation
Ability to supervise the work of others
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
Ability to use a variety of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet, database, CAD, and simple programming
Ability to use and interpret data from a variety of electrical and electronic instruments and devices
Ability to provide excellent customer service

Responsibilities

Perform electrical engineering design, review, approval and project management of street lighting, overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems, and new and existing substations
Perform analysis of electrical systems including NESC calculations, short circuit calculations, load flow modeling calculations, (PSS/E) voltage drop calculations, transformer sizing, lighting calculations, capacitor application, overcurrent protection and coordination
Prepare cost estimates and written reports
Develop specifications for materials and services
Promote and represent LP&L in personal contacts and presentations to customers, architects, engineers, committees and boards
Supervise engineering staff as required to accomplish the tasks above
Research and apply new materials, methods, techniques, and technologies to expand and improve the efficiency, reliability, safety, and quality of the LP&L distribution system
Provide support, applications, and training for computer, software, GIS systems and SCADA systems (ACS)
Monitor, document, and recommend policies for departmental environmental compliance
Monitor electric systems operations and respond to emergency call-out to assist in system restoration and customer contact
Develop, monitor, and administer contracts for materials and services
Perform related duties as required