Power Systems Electrical Engineer or Engineering Associate II, III (SG-159-26E) JAO
About The Position
Advance your engineering career while making a meaningful impact on public infrastructure and environmental sustainability with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. We are seeking motivated professionals—from experienced Engineering Associate IIs to licensed Electrical Engineers—to design, develop, and coordinate electrical and instrumentation projects that support our wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, landfills, and power generation facilities. Depending on your experience, you may work on power distribution design, control systems, electrical system modeling and analysis, protective device coordination, arc flash studies, and contract administration, while progressively taking on greater responsibility in project management, cross-disciplinary coordination, and utility collaboration. If you are passionate about engineering, innovation, and contributing to critical infrastructure that serves millions, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us.
Requirements
- A valid California Class C driver license
- Option 1: A bachelor's degree and master’s degree both in a pertinent engineering discipline from an accredited and recognized college or university (for Engineering Associate II)
- Option 2: A bachelor's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a related science with an Engineer-In-Training Certificate and a master's degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a pertinent engineering discipline (for Engineering Associate II)
- Option 3: Two (2) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university (for Engineering Associate II)
- Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II (for Engineering Associate III)
- Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university (for Engineering Associate III)
- Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (for Electrical Engineer)
- Six (6) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university (for Electrical Engineer)
- A master's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university AND Three (3) years of professional engineering experience (for Electrical Engineer)
- A PhD in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university AND two (2) years of professional engineering experience (for Electrical Engineer)
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's and/or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Systems
- Two (2) or more years' experience performing power systems engineering and design of low- and medium- voltage power distribution systems (control/instrumentation experience is desirable) for wastewater, power generation, petrochemical, or heavy industrial facilities projects
Responsibilities
- Design and prepare electrical and instrumentation plans, specifications and cost analyses for wastewater treatment facilities, collection systems, and solid waste facilities
- Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of electrical and instrumentation work for engineering projects
- Develop computer models of power systems and perform electrical system, protective device coordination and arc flash studies
- Perform electrical power systems and instrumentation engineering for wastewater treatment plants, pumping plants, landfills and power generation facilities
- Develop electrical and instrumentation drawings and specifications
- Design low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems
- Design microprocessor and hardwired-based control systems
- Review consultant, contractor and vendor submittals, RFI responses, and contractor change-order claims
- Coordinate work with other Districts' sections, outside agencies, and electrical utility companies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
