Electrical Engineer P.E. (Option to Underfill)

Las Vegas Valley Water District•San Jose, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, performs complex professional engineering work in the research, planning, design and construction of electrical and instrumentation elements of a variety of capital construction, maintenance and/or asset management projects; provides engineering support to trade shop personnel in the diagnosis and resolution of electrical system and equipment malfunctions and failures; and performs related duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will possess a broad knowledge of water treatment and transmission equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, actuators, motor control centers (MCC), protection relays as well as the preparation of multi-discipline engineering drawings utilizing AutoCAD; show some familiarity with standard practices for the potable water industry; demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical personnel, verbally or in writing; and have experience working with maintenance shop personnel. With minimal supervision and under tight deadlines, the ideal candidate will also be able to work effectively on critical projects and systems within a team environment.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in electrical engineering.
At least three years of progressively responsible professional electrical engineering experience, preferably in a water utility.
A valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the State of Nevada is required for appointment to Electrical Engineer P.E.
A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
Ability to make complex engineering computations.
Ability to use a computer and standard engineering and business applications.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with other divisions and departments, consulting engineers, contractors, staff and others encountered in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Broad knowledge of water treatment and transmission equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, actuators, motor control centers (MCC), protection relays.
Preparation of multi-discipline engineering drawings utilizing AutoCAD.
Familiarity with standard practices for the potable water industry.
Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical personnel, verbally or in writing.
Experience working with maintenance shop personnel.
Ability to work effectively on critical projects and systems within a team environment with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Performs complex professional engineering work in the research, planning, design and construction of electrical and instrumentation elements of a variety of capital construction, maintenance and/or asset management projects.
Provides engineering support to trade shop personnel in the diagnosis and resolution of electrical system and equipment malfunctions and failures.
Prepares and/or checks and approves design plans and specifications for a wide variety of electrical, telemetry, control and instrumentation projects.
Performs difficult engineering research and analyzes complex engineering and mathematical problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending or adopting effective courses of action.
Exercises initiative and sound judgment in carrying work responsibilities within District standards and guidelines.
Uses a computer and standard engineering and business applications.
Communicates clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Establishes and maintains highly effective working relationships with other divisions and departments, consulting engineers, contractors, staff and others encountered in the course of work.