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Gainesville Regional Utilities, the 5th largest municipal electric utility in Florida, is seeking the best available senior level Electrical Engineer (Engineer IV) who will perform high level, independent, professional and technical Engineering work for an electric utility. The successful candidate will be required to support a wide variety of engineering projects, both as an individual contributor, project leader, and team leader. This is an excellent opportunity for growth, variety, and diversity in your job duties including hands on solutions, design, troubleshooting, and leadership.
The IDEAL Senior Level candidate will have experience in the following areas:
- Electrical and controls of large power plant rotating equipment – pumps, fans, blowers, turbines, generators, and compressors
- Power plant auxiliary equipment
- Electrical wiring systems and codes
- Strong knowledge of protective relaying systems for large generators, plant auxiliary systems, and NERC regulations
- Strong knowledge of 480 volt and 4160-volt electric motors, motor control centers, breakers, switchgear, and cable systems
- Strong knowledge of electric drives, motor operators and positioners for valves and dampers
- General knowledge and experience with field control elements and control logic
- General knowledge and experience with transformers
- General knowledge and experience with Smart Transmitters
- General knowledge and experience with Generator Voltage Regulators
- Knowledge of predictive technologies such as vibration analysis, I-R thermography, ultrasound, lube oil analysis, and motor circuit analysis
- Good organizational and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to solicit input and support of others at various levels in an organization.
- Experience managing the following:
— Contractors and various journeyman craft technicians
— All phases of capital improvement projects from design through construction to acceptance testing.
— Capital project management, to include budgeting, design review, writing job specifications, review of bids, selection of contractor, execution of project, commissioning of project, and facilitation of training as required. - Experience serving as a team leader coordinating the work of others.
GRU is a self-generating multi-service utility owned by the City of Gainesville. Our combined services make us the most comprehensive utility service provider in the state. We serve approximately 90,000 electric customers in the area and also offer natural gas, water, wastewater, and telecommunications services. We are proud to be “owned by the people it serves.”
The City of Gainesville serves as the cultural, educational and commercial center for North Central Florida, and is home to Florida’s largest and oldest university. Thanks to our dedicated and hard-working employees, Gainesville is an award-winning City with something for everyone! The City also offers an outstanding benefits package to our employees.
Job Description:
SUMMARY
Advanced, independent professional and technical engineering work requiring knowledge and application of the latest advancements in the field and knowledge of regulatory environment, and is fully accountable for work product.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision receiving technical guidance on unusual and non-typical complex problems and supervisor approval on plan proposals. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and by its emphasis on the application of advanced engineering skills, development, implementation, and interpretation of policies, and coordination of small engineering staff to a part of a major project, a total project of moderate scope, or controversial project affecting the effectiveness of the organization.
Note: The Engineer 4 / Utility Designer 4 classification is the fourth in a series of four Engineer / Utility Designer Classifications of progressively more demanding job competencies and engineering duties. It should be understood that the job competencies, duties and requirements of the Engineer / Utility Designer 1, 2 and 3 are inherently included in this position.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Depending on area of assignment:
Plans, schedules, conduct, and coordinates major engineering projects.
Performs work, which involves engineering practice, which may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, materials suitability, optimization of resources and design, and intricate coordination requirements.
Work requires a broad knowledge in the specialty area and thorough knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties. May be responsible for development and implementation of project budgets.
Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others. May provide limited supervision or coordination of work of one or more subordinate engineers / utility designers, engineering technicians, and other support personnel who assist in specific discipline.
Ability to manage multiple projects or a major project often with unique or controversial issues, which have an important effect on major programs. Work may require oversight by management.
May involve performance management responsibilities. Work requires little oversight by a more senior engineer or utility designer, which is more oriented to concept review as opposed to task delineation and calculation checking.
Requires guidance by management in addressing customer requirements.
Requires negotiating skills and diplomacy.
Ability to write specifications with overall management direction.
Designs, coordinates, evaluate, and supervise projects including planning, specifications, and construction monitoring.
Coordinates engineering projects, studies, and activities with internal departments, outside consultants, and contractors.
Assists in documenting and preparing budget estimates for submittal to the department head.
Assist in formulating operating policies.
Evaluates, selects, and applies the most current and advanced engineering techniques and procedures. Makes substantial adaptations and modifications.
Devises and develops new approaches to problems encountered.
Interpret, organizes, executes, and coordinates assignments.
Cultivates and maintains effective business relationships with other engineering personnel, customers, contractors, suppliers, and representatives of regulatory agencies.
Prepares and submits applications, operating reports, and other documentation required by regulatory agencies.
Provides consultative services to management relating to sound engineering practices.
Represents organization interests to a variety of outside groups.
Writes effective letters and complex reports.
Develops and makes technical presentations.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and six (6) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility,
OR
Master’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited educational institution or similarly accredited non-US institution, and five (5) years of experience in the area of assigned engineering responsibility.
Note: Positions requiring the Professional Engineer (PE) certification require graduation from an ABET accredited institution and do not permit graduation from a similarly accredited institution.
Expected to keep abreast of the latest Engineering advancements in field. Continuing education required to maintain currency in assigned engineering discipline, regulatory and other related knowledge.
May require supervisory experience.
CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
Licenses
Valid Florida Class E Driver’s License required.
Valid State of Florida “Engineering Intern” license may be required for Water/Waste Water, Public Works or special project areas. Valid State of Florida Engineer-in-Training certificate may be required.
Valid State of Florida Professional Engineer license may be required depending on assigned area of work.
Equal Opportunity
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans’ Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [email protected] or by calling 352-334-5077.