Systems Electrical Engineer (II-Sr.)

City of Provo, UT • Provo, UT

30d • $90,592 - $144,567

About The Position

Provo City is looking for a full-time Utility Electrical Engineer to provide professional engineering work responsible to coordinate, plan, design, estimate, and prepare specifications for building electrical distribution/transmission systems in Provo City's Energy department. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting these services provided to the residents of Provo City are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• A valid, lawful Driver License is required.
• Three years of experience at Systems Electrical Engineer I level.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate.
• Four years of experience at Systems Electrical Engineer II level.
• State Professional Engineer license is required (State of Utah within one year).

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications and perform engineering design for electrical systems, including transmission and distribution lines, substations, and related facilities.
• Conduct electrical system analyses and studies (load flow, short circuit, load forecasting, relay and fuse coordination, etc.).
• Review, approve, and maintain complex electrical plans, models, and records, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, codes, and NERC reliability requirements.
• Oversee updates to electrical maps, as-built drawings, and system documentation.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage assigned capital improvement projects (CIP) to ensure adherence to specifications, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop detailed project plans, monitor progress, and provide regular status and cost reports.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, utilities, developers, and internal crews to ensure project efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain full accountability for project budgets, schedules, staffing, and resources.
• Recommend and implement system operating procedures.
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Conduct field inspections, testing, and troubleshooting for operational and power quality issues.
• Support construction management, inventory, and field operations as needed.
• Supervise and train assigned personnel, including scheduling, workload management, performance evaluation, and discipline when required.
• Assist in staffing decisions and may serve as Acting Operations Manager when needed.
• Participate in departmental strategic planning and recommend projects to enhance system integrity and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and construction/reliability standards to support consistent project and operational quality.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.
• Perform related duties and support lower-level staff as required.

Benefits

• Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market.
• Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule, and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support