Electric Distribution Project Engineer

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The City of Palo Alto operates a full suite of municipal utility services, including electric, natural gas, wastewater collection, water, and fiber optics. Our organization is located in the heart of Silicon Valley and has a history of leading innovation on a local scale for positive global outcomes. Founded on the principles of delivering quality public services at an affordable rate for community members, the City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU) is award-winning for reliability, safety, environmental sustainability, workforce development, and infrastructure system improvements.

The Electric Project Engineer is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing all phases or specific components of complex electric utility projectsfrom initial concept through design, construction, and project closeout. This position develops advanced electrical engineering designs, prepares detailed specifications and cost estimates, and composes technical reports related to electric utility maintenance and construction activities.

We are open to filling this role at various engineering levels, based on the candidates education, skills, and experience.
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Ideal Candidate

This professional is meticulous and solutions-oriented, equipped with deep expertise in electrical system design, regulatory adherence, and comprehensive project execution. Their technical capabilities encompass power distribution networks, electric substations, CAD/GIS drafting, and field commissioning, supported by a strong grasp of local and national electrical codes and safety protocols. They are adept at coordinating interdisciplinary teams, navigating complex schedules and budgets, and consistently delivering projects from concept to completion. Their sharp troubleshooting skills, effective stakeholder communication, and commitment to innovationespecially in renewable energy and smart infrastructuremake them a vital asset to the engineering team.

Essential Duties

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for assigned projects requiring engineering experience in electric utility distribution and substations.
• Performs load studies and prepares forecasts as required for utilities' system planning and budget preparation.
• Project management for major electric distribution and substation Capital Improvement Projects.
• Coordinates system improvement activities with key customers.
• Supervises inspectors and technicians during project development and constructions phases.

Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE.

This is a Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) position. Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering (with power option or equivalent experience)

and

• Three years increasingly responsible electric utility engineering and project management experience.

Note: Masters degree in engineering, business, or public administration or registration
Special Requirements:

• Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California.

Note: Candidates with registrations from states maintaining reciprocity with California must obtain California registration within one year of employment. Supplemental Information The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.