Senior Electrical Engineer

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, manage and lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical engineering projects, plans, and specifications. This role involves managing complex electrical engineering projects, evaluating systems with renewable energy sources, and ensuring compliance with design standards and codes for water and wastewater infrastructure. The position also includes preparing cost estimates, collaborating with various stakeholders, performing project management activities, conducting construction inspections, and managing contracts. Additionally, the role involves supervising assigned staff, including scheduling, performance appraisal, training, and enforcing personnel rules and safety regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Four (4) years of professional engineering experience in industrial facility systems.
Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Engineer.
Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas by the time of application, or equivalent transferable from another state having reciprocity, which must be converted to Texas registration within one (1) year of appointment.
MOS Codes: 32E1E (Air Force), 5311 (Navy)

Nice To Haves

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history.
We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Responsibilities

Manage complex electrical engineering projects and execute programs.
Evaluate systems that produce electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.
Evaluate design standards of electrical components for water and wastewater infrastructure.
Review design plans and specifications for compliance with codes.
Prepare cost estimates.
Ensure quality control.
Resolve conflicts.
Collaborate and meet with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, City departments, and other internal departments to coordinate activities and projects.
Prepare engineering calculations, plans, and specifications.
Design Utility-related facilities, collect data, and perform project research related to project and operational costs and efficiency analysis.
Compile analytical data and provide reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
Prepare energy consumption analysis and provide recommendations for improvements.
Develop the scope of work and provide technical reviews of projects.
Schedule project elements and evaluate proposals.
Prepare reports, correspondence, and recommendations.
Monitor project progress, funding, and recommend project selection.
Perform construction inspections and participate in commissioning of facilities.
Review and process payment requests from consultants and contractors.
Manage construction and perform contract management work.
Evaluate bid documents.
Maintain correspondence with contractors, review submittments, and interpret drawings and technical specifications.
Evaluate work for compliance with contract provisions.
Review and respond to requests for information.
Review change order requests and prepare documentation for approval.
Participate in community meetings and outreach efforts.
Prepare and deliver presentations related to projects or initiatives.
Schedule, assign, instruct, and check work of assigned staff.
Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates.
Provide employee training and development.
Enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards firmly and impartially.
Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony among staff.
Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes.
Enforce safety rules and regulations.