Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Engineer will plan, design, and coordinate the installation and maintenance of the City of Weatherford's electric distribution system. Roles and Responsibilities: Reviews, designs, and provides feedback for residential, commercial, and subdivision construction permit requests. Designs overhead and underground electric distribution circuits. Coordinates and provides oversight for construction projects with developers, contractors, and City personnel. Develops and maintains the maintenance program for the electric distribution system and electric substations. Performs electric system analysis using electric system modeling software. Performs system planning for the electric distribution system. Performs system protection studies and determines protective relay settings. Special projects include distribution automation (FLISR). Performs other duties as assigned or required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge in engineering design, analysis, and project management. Knowledge in computer skills including AutoCAD, Excel, Word, and engineering analysis software. Ability to read and interpret reports, records, blueprints, maps, gauges, dials, meters, and technical handbooks to include local, state and federal regulations. Ability to perform advanced mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Regular, reliable, and punctual levels of attendance are essential job functions and expectations of this position. Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders up to 15 feet and climb in and out of workplace equipment. Must be able to crawl, reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crouch when performing job duties. Is required to be able to carry, balance, lift, push, pull, reach equipment and material weighing up to 40 pounds. Hearing and vision must be satisfactory to the degree that duties may be performed effectively and safely. Environmental Conditions: Majority of work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled facility. Work outdoors will be required and in all types of weather conditions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

Must have a valid Texas Driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.