Staff Engineer (Electrical)

JEA•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Individual continues to acquire knowledge and skills in a specific functional area by performing engineering assignments using standard analysis, procedures and techniques. Responsibilities may include performing moderate investigation and analysis, design tasks, preparing project documents and plans, editing specifications, conducting research and investigations and solving straight forward problems. Continues to receive moderate instruction to complete specific objectives and direction when encountering unconventional or complex problems and developing potential solutions. Completed work receives oversight to insure the application of sound professional judgment. Is expected to coordinate work with all internal and external stakeholders as required. Assists the manager with schedules, budgets and communications regarding specific assignments and projects. Assess and make recommended system design improvements, expansions or replacements under the direction and review of a manager or designee. Serve as a project manager of small to moderately complex utility projects through all phases including: initial scoping, funding approvals, site selections, design, specifying and procuring equipment, coordinating construction, cost and budget management, final system checks, startup and final sign-off. Develop, implement and monitor engineering applications, tools, processes and services used to plan, maintain, troubleshoot, operate and improve the electrical, water or wastewater systems. Schedule plan, study, test and coordinate forecasting models in support of the electrical, water or wastewater systems. Prepare requests for proposal (RFP’s), reviewing responses and making bid award recommendation based on JEA procurement guidelines and policy. Oversee complex field inspections including testing. Responsible to document and report non-conformance with design plans and specifications. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as required regarding engineering requirements and utility projects. Responsible for monitoring assigned utility system performance, includes coordinating with operators, investigating system failures, recommending corrective actions and improvement opportunities and providing training when necessary. Preparation of technical, financial or process analysis related reports. Preparation of written and verbal project status reports to include scheduling and financial performance details. Use complex computer simulation software and interpret results. Performs other job-related work as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) plus a minimum of two (2) years of engineering work experience within one or more of the specialty areas listed below (See Engineering Disciplines and Specialty Areas).
Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering plus at least one (1) years of engineering work experience within one or more of the specialty areas listed below (See Engineering Disciplines and Specialty Areas).
Disciplines: Electrical Engineering
Specialty Areas: Electronics, Substations, Software, Computer, Power, Relay, Controls & Relays
Sub-Specialty Areas: O&M, Generation, Distribution, Transmission, Substation, Relay
A valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment.
Ability to maintain vision correctable to 20/40; normal field of vision; normal night vision; good depth perception.
Free from color blindness (depends on job assignment).

Nice To Haves

FE or EIT is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing moderate investigation and analysis, design tasks, preparing project documents and plans, editing specifications, conducting research and investigations and solving straight forward problems.
Assisting the manager with schedules, budgets and communications regarding specific assignments and projects.
Assessing and making recommended system design improvements, expansions or replacements under the direction and review of a manager or designee.
Serving as a project manager of small to moderately complex utility projects through all phases including: initial scoping, funding approvals, site selections, design, specifying and procuring equipment, coordinating construction, cost and budget management, final system checks, startup and final sign-off.
Developing, implementing and monitoring engineering applications, tools, processes and services used to plan, maintain, troubleshoot, operate and improve the electrical, water or wastewater systems.
Scheduling, planning, studying, testing and coordinating forecasting models in support of the electrical, water or wastewater systems.
Preparing requests for proposal (RFP’s), reviewing responses and making bid award recommendations based on JEA procurement guidelines and policy.
Overseeing complex field inspections including testing.
Documenting and reporting non-conformance with design plans and specifications.
Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as required regarding engineering requirements and utility projects.
Monitoring assigned utility system performance, includes coordinating with operators, investigating system failures, recommending corrective actions and improvement opportunities and providing training when necessary.
Preparing technical, financial or process analysis related reports.
Preparing written and verbal project status reports to include scheduling and financial performance details.
Using complex computer simulation software and interpreting results.
Performing other job-related work as assigned.

Benefits

13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
Dental
Vision
Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program
11 onsite fitness centers.