Power Systems Electrical Engineer or Engineering Associate I II III
Power Systems Electrical Engineer or Engineering Associate I II III
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JOB POSTING
- *****NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY*****
Engineering Associate I Electrical EngineerBR03825E
Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your engineering career while making a meaningful impact on public infrastructure and environmental sustainability The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts are seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Project Engineers at various levels from Engineering Associate I to Electrical Engineer. Whether you are just starting your career or are an experienced professional ready to take on more complex challenges we offer opportunities to design develop and coordinate electrical and instrumentation engineering projects that support wastewater treatment plants pumping stations landfills and power generation facilities. Depending on your level of experience you will work on power distribution design control systems electrical system modeling/analysis protective device coordination arc flash studies and contract administration. As you progress you will take on increasing responsibility in project management crossdisciplinary coordination and electrical utility collaboration. If you are passionate about engineering innovation and working on critical infrastructure projects we invite you to apply and grow with us in a rewarding career at the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts.ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION DESIGN SECTION JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
OUR MISSION
The Sanitation Districts protects public health and the environment through innovative and costeffective wastewater and solid waste management and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water energy and recycled materials.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform professional electrical and instrumentation engineering work and coordinate progressively more complex projects in a variety of engineering disciplines including civil architectural structural and mechanical engineering disciplines.JOB SUMMARY:
The major job responsibilities are listed below. For more detailed information please review the job description.
Under the general supervision of a Supervising Engineer the incumbent will:- Design and prepare electrical and instrumentation plans specifications and cost analyses for wastewater treatment facilities collection systems and solid waste facilities
- Plan schedule conduct or coordinate detailed phases of electrical and instrumentation work for engineering projects
- Develop computer models of power systems and perform electrical system protective device coordination and arc flash studies
- Perform electrical power systems and instrumentation engineering for wastewater treatment plants pumping plants landfills and power generation facilities
- Develop electrical and instrumentation drawings and specifications
- Design low and mediumvoltage power distribution systems
- Design microprocessor and hardwiredbased control systems
- Review consultant contractor and vendor submittals RFI responses and contractor changeorder claims
- Coordinate work with other Districts sections outside agencies and electrical utility companies
This job may be filled at any of the following levels:- ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE I II III: the work performed in these classes are normally a prerequisite to qualify for the Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) licensure examinations.
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: this level differs from the Engineering Associate level classes by the PE license requirement the greater engineering complexity involved in the assignments received and demonstrated proficiency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates must possessall ofthe following:
- A valid California Class C driver license
ANDENGINEERING ASSOCIATE I:- A bachelors degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in engineering or a related science.
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II:- Option 1: A bachelors degree and masters degree both in a pertinent engineering discipline from an accredited and recognized college or university
- Option 2: A bachelors degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a related science with an EngineerInTraining Certificate and a masters degree from an accredited and recognized college or university in a pertinent engineering discipline
- Option 3: Two 2 years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III:- Option 1: Two 2 years of experience as an Engineering Associate II
- Option 2: Four 4 years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:- Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer with the California Board for Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and Geologists
- AND:
- Option 1: Six 6 years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university
- Option 2: A masters degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university AND Three 3 years of professional engineering experience
- Option 3:A PhD in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university AND two 2 years of professional engineering experience.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:In addition to the minimum qualifications stated above the ideal candidate would also possess:- A bachelors and/or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Systems
- Two 2 or more years experience performing power systems engineering and design of low and medium voltage power distribution systems (control/instrumentation experience is desirable) for wastewater power generation petrochemical or heavy industrial facilities projects
EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The competitive selection process forALL CLASSESmay include:
Knowledge of:- Basic power systems theory and concepts including transformers AC machines and solidstate motor controls.
- Power engineering and its application in wastewater treatment plants pumping plants petrochemical facilities and/or power generation.
- Industrial controls including instrumentation and programmable logic controllers.
- Electrical drawings such as oneline diagrams motor and circuit breaker control diagrams wiring diagrams plot plans etc. and project cost estimation.
- Power system studies such as load flow short circuit motor starting arc flash and generator sizing.
- Protection coordination and protective device settings.
- National Electrical Code and its application in electrical design.
- Electrical controls and instrumentation design in coordination with civil mechanical and structural designs.
Ability to:- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Districts staff the public consultants and vendors.
- Prepare review check or interpret electrical and instrumentation engineering plans and specifications.
- Write technical documents such as preliminary design reports and electrical system study reports.
- Perform construction contract administration work including submittal reviews responses to contractor requests for information and extra work claims.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- NOTE:This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice.SELECTION PROCESS:
- All applications will be reviewed to determine if the conditions and qualifications for testing are met.
- The selection process tentatively consists of an interview weighted at 100 and will be the same for all qualified applicants.
- Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process.
- The initial review of applications is expected to begin the week of March 24.
TO APPLY:NOTES:- The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a jobrelated reference check DMV report and a drug test.
- Candidates who have completed their required college or university coursework outside the United States must provide a comprehensive evaluation of their foreign transcripts and degrees upon selection for this position.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Brandi Reyes at.
As an equal opportunity employer the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts converts waste into resources please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.
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