Project Engineer Distribution (Electric)

Orlando Utilities Commission • Orlando, FL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

OUC - The Reliable One is seeking a Project Engineer Distribution (Electric) for the Distribution Engineering Division. This role involves designing, estimating, and managing electrical distribution projects to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable electric service for customers. The engineer will prepare designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and documentation; manage projects from inception to completion; design conduit and cable layouts; review electrical and civil plans; estimate materials; resolve project conflicts; and ensure proper installation of distribution infrastructure. Responsibilities also include preparing permits, training new engineers, and developing departmental tools. OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida, committed to innovation, sustainability, and community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or directly related engineering degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited college or university
• Minimum of four (4) years demonstrated experience in the electric distribution engineering field
• Valid Driver’s license
• Working knowledge of OUC Electric Service and Metering Installation Requirements
• Working knowledge of Electric Construction Standards (Overhead/Underground)
• Working knowledge of Right of Way Permitting (Florida Department of Transportation/City of Orlando/Orange County)
• Working knowledge of National Electric Code
• Working knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
• Familiarity with Electrical Drawings, Technical Drawings
• Familiarity with Diagrams and Maps (i.e. Geographic Information System [GIS])
• Familiarity with Estimate Reports
• Familiarity with Meter Readings
• Familiarity with Equipment (i.e. Wood stakes, paint, hammer, measuring tape, socket wrench, iPhone, Company Radio System)
• Familiarity with Cost model and quote sheets for chargeable projects
• Familiarity with Software applications (i.e. EnterpriseOne, ePETS, CC&B, AutoCAD, ArcReader, ARM360, Cable pulling program, small network printers to larger plotters)
• Familiarity with related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices, and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws
• Ability to calculate Fault Currents of pad-mounted transformers, amperage on both sides of a transformer to size wiring, and voltage drop
• Ability to understand and apply governmental accounting practices in maintenance of financial records
• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.)
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Collaborative communicator with strong technical expertise and the ability to effectively manage multiple project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and documents for Electric Distribution Projects
• Manage Electrical Distribution projects from development stage through completion
• Design conduit and electric cable layouts in applicable design software
• Review Electrical plans for new projects
• Analyze civil and electrical plans for each project
• Estimate all materials associated with each project in Enterprise system
• Resolve conflicts with multiple parties in the completion of projects (i.e. customers, contractors, governmental agencies, and OUC employees)
• Inspect Distribution Infrastructure installed properly by OUC Contractor as well as private contractors before final engineer approval
• Prepare permits and maintenance of traffic indexes for City of Orlando, Orange County, City of St. Cloud, Osceola County, Depart of Transportation, and CSX Railroad
• Train new engineers on software and design guidelines
• Develop and review new/existing department software and estimating tools to be used in the department
• File all designs and plans associated with each project for record keeping
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period
• OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement
• Paid memberships in professional associations
• Paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives
• Free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas

What This Job Offers

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