Principal Electrical Engineer

Salary: $134,986.00 - $202,480.00 AnnuallyLocation : City of Anaheim, CAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2025-00005Department: Public UtilitiesOpening Date: 01312025Closing Date: 2282025 5:00 PM Pacific DescriptionThe City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department is currently hiring for a Principal Electrical Engineer in the Electric Standards, Materials & Telecommunications Engineering division. The Principal Electrical Engineer will supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing electrical engineering services for an assigned section; to ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and to perform the most technical and complex electrical engineering tasks.The ideal candidate would possess skills, knowledge and experience in the following areas:Developupdate technical specifications for electric utility material and equipment.Team-building ability to work effectively with APU's electric operations, field crews, engineering, inspectors, warehouse, vendors and other stakeholders.Ability to work effectively with counterparts at other electric utilities on common transmission & distribution issues.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Stay up to date with new technology, material and equipment, and applicable codes, rules and regulations, and construction practicesstandards.Advise the staff and senior management on material and equipment issues of significance impacting electric utility projects and vestigate high voltage equipment and material deficiencies and failures. Essential FunctionsThe following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions andor may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing electrical engineering services for an assigned section including transmission and distribution systems and telecommunication networks.Participate in the development and implementation of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.Participate in the selection of electrical engineering staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.Manage the preparation of consultant services agreements, requests for proposals, and related contract documents; evaluate and participate in the selection of outside consultants; negotiate contract agreements; manage the activities of selected consultants.Participate in the preparation and administration of an assigned program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.Perform the most technical and complex engineering tasks of the work unit.Answer questions, make presentations, and provide information and recommendations to the public, the City Council, the Public Utilities Board, and various committees; investigate customer complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.Perform related duties as required.When assigned to Capital Projects:Manage complex projects for planning, designing and construction; prepare construction contract bid proposals, specifications and related contract documents; evaluate and participate in the selection of contractors; provide technical consultation for selected contractors.Establish schedules and methods for providing electrical engineering services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.Develop and implement multiyear plans; direct and participate in the planning of assigned capital improvement projects.Coordinate the acquisition of public right of ways with real property staff for electrical engineering projects.When Assigned to Standards & Material:Participate in the acquisition of electrical equipment and electrical systems; prepare specifications and purchase requisitions; evaluate proposals and prepare award recommendations; manage the development of construction standards.Create, review, and approve electrical engineering and design standards for department projects and activities.Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and requirements.Maintain records concerning operations and programs; prepare technical reports and studies on operations and activities.Coordinate activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to assigned higher management staff; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of electrical engineering; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs. Qualifications Experience and Education: Four (4) years of responsible professional electrical engineering experience including one year of administrative andor lead supervisory experience supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electrical engineering or a related engineering field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of an assigned electrical engineering program; principles and practices of electrical engineering; procedures, methods and techniques of controls engineering, communication systems, load research, and systems operations; methods and techniques of transmission and distribution systems planning; electric system design and construction project administration and supervision; project management and administration principles and practices; construction standards, and City engineering policies and procedures; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; computer hardware and software of electrical engineering and control systems such as SCADA and telecommunications equipment; basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; principles and procedures of record keeping; principles of business letter writing and report preparation; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.Ability to: Coordinate and direct an assigned electrical engineering program; supervise, organize, and review the work of assigned electrical engineering staff; select, train, and evaluate staff; recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for providing engineering services; understand the organization and operation of the organization and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; prepare clear and concise reports; participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; interpret and explain City electrical engineering policies and procedures; prepare engineering computations; prepare and review engineering plans, specifications and estimates for electric utility projects; perform technical research and solve engineering problems; perform complex analysis and mathematical computations; conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports and recommendations; plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines; effectively represent the City to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the unit; work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies; respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.LicenseCertification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license. Possession of State of California registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer.To view the environmentworking conditions, please click Supplemental InformationIMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONApplications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review dateThe selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment and oral interview. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current andor additional vacancies throughout the City.Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drugalcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work munication regarding your application andor status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.To view the current benefits summary, visit: additional information about the City's benefits, visit: RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits. To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on both the application and the responses to the following Supplemental Questions. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the Supplemental Questions but not listing the experience in the application, copypasting information, or responses referring to your resume may eliminate you from consideration. Do you understand this requirement? Yes No 02 How many years of responsible professional electrical engineering experience do you possess? None Less than 1 year At least 1 year, less than 2 years At least 2 years, less than 3 years At least 3 years, less than 4 years At least 4 years or more 03 Please describe in detail your professional electrical engineering experience. If none, please type NA. 04 Please describe in detail your experience developingreviewing construction standards and specifications for high voltage electric utility material and equipment 05 How many years of administrative andor lead supervisory experience do you possess? None Less than 1 year At least 1 year, less than 2 years At least 2 years, less than 3 years At least 3 years or more 06 Please describe in detail your administrative andor supervisory experience. If none, please type NA. 07 Please indicate your highest level of education completed. High SchoolGED Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree None of the above 08 Please list your major and institution. If not applicable, please type NA. 09 Are you a State of California registered Professional Electrical Engineer? Please attach to your application. Yes No 10 Do you currently possess a valid California driver's license? No, I am unable to obtain one. No, but I am able to obtain one by date of appointment. Yes, I possess a valid California driver's license Required Question

Created: 2025-02-21