Principal Engineer and Utility Designer

City of Gainesville • Gainesville, FL

116d • $103,640 - $159,346

About The Position

As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville—you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Extensive experience in power distribution engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Power Distribution System Planning
• Power Distribution System Design
• Power Distribution System Reliability
• Power Distribution System Protection
• Power Distribution System Power Quality

Responsibilities

• Plan and design distribution system projects of varying scope and complexity.
• Conduct distribution system studies, including power flow, reliability, protection, and coordination analyses.
• Investigate outages, Distribution Automation device operations, and system events to improve overall reliability.
• Track and report system performance metrics (SAIDI, SAIFI, etc.) and recommend improvements.
• Investigate customer power quality issues and implement effective solutions.
• Perform load calculations and system planning for new residential and commercial developments.
• Train and mentor distribution engineering technicians and entry-level engineers.
• Coordinate with contractors, developers, and external stakeholders during project execution.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, GRU, City of Gainesville, and other applicable regulations.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid leave
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Pension plan
• Deferred compensation plan
• On-site fitness centers
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site medical staff
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree