Electrical Engineer I

Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District • Louisville, KY

5d

About The Position

Provides electrical engineering services for routine privately and publicly funded wastewater, stormwater, and flood protection infrastructure projects under the direct oversight of a staff Professional Engineer. The role supports technical analyses and data gathering, helps ensure work complies with MSD specifications and design standards and applicable local, state, and federal requirements, and coordinates with operations staff, project managers, engineering consultants, and construction contractors to address electrical concerns. The engineer also designs small in-house electrical projects and supports programmatic initiatives related to KPDES Permit compliance, Consent Decree compliance, asset management, and USACE Flood Protection System operations and maintenance.

The position performs project management activities from design through commissioning, including coordination of stakeholder input, cost estimating and verification, schedule and budget tracking, risk management, procurement, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders. It provides technical support across the Engineering and Operations Divisions, supports small refurbishment and upgrade projects, mentors Engineering Co-Ops, and maintains records according to MSD policies and procedures. Work may involve emergency response at any hour, various shifts, and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training, with the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer’s license from the state of Kentucky.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Safe work and driving habits.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, three-phase and single-phase power, and general construction practices and methods.
• Knowledge of the MSD Design Manual, Standard Drawings, Standard Specifications, and NFPA National Electric Code.
• Skill operating a PC and Windows environment software, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret, and discuss detailed construction plans, one-line diagrams, and control schematics.
• Ability to manage, plan, and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives effectively.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop reasonable solutions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision-making.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be courteous and helpful under pressure.
• Ability to work through heavy workload surges and deadline pressure.
• Ability to work 24-hour emergency response, various shifts, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering services for routine wastewater, stormwater, and flood protection infrastructure projects under direct oversight by a staff PE.
• Provide technical support as needed across the Engineering and Operations Divisions.
• Assist in preparing for and contributing to internal and external stakeholder meetings.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of own work products for completeness, grammar, punctuation, and accuracy.
• Assist with technical analyses and ensure adherence to MSD specifications and design standards and applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Gather data through internet research, field visits, interviews with operations staff, and research into electrical codes.
• Assist with developing and implementing programmatic initiatives related to KPDES Permit compliance, asset management, and USACE Flood Protection System operation and maintenance.
• Perform project management activities from design through commissioning, including procuring planning, design, and construction services; estimating costs; managing schedules and budgets; developing risk management and recovery plans; and coordinating stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Operations staff to develop design documents for small in-house refurbishment and upgrade projects.
• Follow MSD Procurement Regulations and Board Policies for expenditures.
• Mentor Engineering Co-Ops in developing technical job functions and skills.
• Submit working-file and final-retention records in accordance with MSD policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level