Electric Engineer

Job Description

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer will plan, design, and coordinate the installation and maintenance of the City of Weatherford's electric distribution system.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Reviews, designs, and provides feedback for residential, commercial, and subdivision construction permit requests.
• Designs overhead and underground electric distribution circuits.
• Coordinates and provides oversight for construction projects with developers, contractors, and City personnel.
• Develops and maintains the maintenance program for the electric distribution system and electric substations.
• Performs electric system analysis using electric system modeling software.
• Performs system planning for the electric distribution system.
• Performs system protection studies and determines protective relay settings.
• Special projects include distribution automation (FLISR).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge in engineering design, analysis, and project management.
• Knowledge in computer skills including AutoCAD, Excel, Word, and engineering analysis software.
• Ability to read and interpret reports, records, blueprints, maps, gauges, dials, meters, and technical handbooks, including local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ability to perform advanced mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual levels of attendance are essential job functions and expectations of this position.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders up to 15 feet and climb in and out of workplace equipment.
• Must be able to crawl, reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, and crouch when performing job duties.
• Is required to be able to carry, balance, lift, push, pull, and reach equipment and material weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Hearing and vision must be satisfactory to the degree that duties may be performed effectively and safely.

Environmental Conditions

• Majority of work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled facility.
• Work outdoors will be required in all types of weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

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