Utilities Electrical Engineer

City of Charlotte

4d•$83,208 - $104,010

About The Position

This position provides electrical, instrumentation, and control system expertise to support Charlotte Water’s treatment plants and pump stations. Work involves providing technical support for capital infrastructure projects; designing, programing, and implementing automated control systems; managing and coordinating work of electrical contractors; developing electrical and control system standards; and procuring goods and services. This position also works with engineering and operations staff to evaluate plant performance and to make necessary process modifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field from an accredited school.
Three (3) years of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job functions.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations: Requires a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a City Driver’s Permit.
Knowledge of Modicon PLCs, AutomationDirect PLCs, and Ignition software.
Excellent communications skills.
Ability to work around chemicals, solvents, and dust in an industrial environment.
Ability to obtain a City driving permit.

Responsibilities

Provides technical support during the design, construction, and startup for assigned capital infrastructure projects; participates in capital improvement project meetings; and reviews project design documentation.
Designs, programs, and commissions SCADA based automated control systems.
Supports process control improvements by working with stakeholders to identify, test and implement improvements.
Manages internal and/or contract electrical and instrumentation staff as needed.
Documents work related activities in the work asset management system.
Provides technical/engineering services to troubleshoot and support plant control systems, instrumentation, motor control equipment, power distribution equipment, UV systems, and SCADA.
Commissions new equipment and assists in training plant operations and maintenance staff.
Participates in capital improvement project meetings; reviews project design documentation.
Participates in the procurement of goods and services.
Prepares computer aided design (CAD) electrical drawings and technical documentation according to standards.
Performs administrative duties related to hiring contractors and purchasing equipment.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.