Systems Electrical Engineer (II-Sr.)

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Job Details

What is the compensation

(G37 G40) $90592 - $144567 per annum (depending on experience)

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. For more information about benefits click here.

What are the main duties

• 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.

What are the minimum qualifications (Please click the links below for the full classification specifications.)

Provo City will honor equivalent combinations of job-related education/experience substituting each 1 year of post-secondary education/training for 6 months of experience as meeting minimum qualifications.

At All Levels

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.

• A valid lawful Driver License is required.

Level II

• Three years of experience at Systems Electrical Engineer I level.

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate.

Senior

• Four years of experience at Systems Electrical Engineer II level.

• State Professional Engineer license is required (State of Utah within one year).

What is the selection process

This position is open until filled and will be closed when sufficient qualified applications to proceed with a competitive selection process have been received (at least seven days). Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City

Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities the Administration developed a brand promise to establish the high standards of our community identifies as the Provo Pillars: Welcoming Safe and Sound Economically Vibrant and Forward Looking together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life well-being and as a beautiful place to live. Provo has been awarded the Best Performing City three years in a row and we were ranked the Best Run City in America by WalletHub for 2025. Visit to learn more!

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.