POSITIONANNUAL RATE*
Engineer III or IV Dependent on Level
The City of Independence is seeking a highly motivated, solution-oriented individual to join the Power & Light Engineering Team. As a member of the Power & Light team, the Engineer III or IV will be a part of a culture of innovation, initiative, and collaboration. Using the City's Strategic Plan as a guiding principle, this position will give the opportunity to showcase expertise and ingenuity. This position will serve as staff specialist in the planning and developing of engineering projects concerned with unique challenges that may recommend important changes. Other duties include serving as a project leader in the design and engineering of complex projects; functional supervision of technical staff; monitoring progress of assigned projects to ensure timely completion; performing extensive research and field investigations; analyzing project alternatives, review of system protection; developing project drawings; evaluating projects costs and writing specifications; participating in the evaluation of engineering activities and recommending improvement; reviewing applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and ordinances related to compliance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Engineer III position serves as a mentor for lower level engineers and emulates a SME for distribution system operation, design and maintenance, while an Engineer IV is seen as a senior level position with exceptional skills and qualifications in the field of power distribution system engineering. Position is in a lead role and as such operates as the senior project manager of capital and system improvement projects. Position assists as a teacher for lower level engineering positions. This is a very high level technical engineering position.
Minimum Qualifications: The Engineer III position requires a Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college or university in electrical engineering or related field and a minimum of six (6) years general utility/power systems engineering experience, or four (4) years same experience and either a Master's degree in the same functional area or a PE. Certificate in Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) is required for the Engineer III, and a Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Missouri (or a license in another state with the ability to receive a Missouri license within six months) is desirable. The Engineer IV position requires the same degree and a minimum of ten (10) years general engineering or power systems engineering experience is required; or, eight (8) years' general engineering or power systems engineering experience with either a master's degree in same functional area or PE registration. A valid certificate in Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) is required. Registration as a professional engineer (PE) is highly desirable. If registered PE in a state other than Missouri, secure a state of Missouri registration within the first six months of employment is desirable.
For both positions, experience in municipal systems operation design and maintenance is preferred. Knowledge of power distribution systems design, operation and maintenance is essential. Position requires in lieu of above a combination of education, training and experience commensurate with the skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire. Valid driver's license required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Principles, practices and advanced theories of electrical engineering, preferably in power distribution and project management and administration. Principles and practices of project management and administration. Knowledge of National Electricity Safety Code and National Electric Code. Accounting and cost estimating. Computer applications related to work. Applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations. Environmental laws and regulations. Statistical analysis and report presentation. Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials. Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines. Good mathematical skills. Communicating clearly and effectively. Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Ability to read and understand engineering plans & specifications and ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Physical Demands: Frequently required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Typical Working Conditions: Working conditions are typically quiet office environment. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Some assignments may require frequent evening & weekend work and travel to various meeting locations.
Engineer III - $84,936 - $127,405*
Under limited supervision performs moderately difficult to very difficult professional engineering work and management services related to the design and analysis of electrical power distribution system capital projects. Position assists as a mentor for lower-level engineering positions. Position emulates a NERC SME with the NERC audit process. This is a solid and good performing engineer. Performs high level and detailed analysis of possible project alternatives, evaluates project costs, and writes project specifications. Position is expected to supervise consulting engineers and construction contractors. Evaluates and recommends awards for bids for consulting and construction contracted work. contractors. Oversees construction work performed by contractors to ensure work meets specifications.
Engineer IV - $93,431-140,146*
Under limited supervision, performs large, major and highly complicated engineering designs and is assigned those large, major and highly complicated projects for Power & Light Department's electric power distribution system. Position is seen as a senior level position with exceptional skills and qualifications in the field of electric power distribution system engineering. Position is in a lead role and as such operates as the senior project manager of capital and system improvement projects. Position assists as a mentor and teacher for lower-level engineering positions. This is a very high-level technical engineering position.
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