Electrical Engineer II

About the role

The City of Boise is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer II to serve as the engineer of record for essential public infrastructure and municipal facility projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects from design through construction, working with power distribution, motor controls, VFDs, emergency power, switchgear, transformers, SCADA systems and other complex electrical infrastructure. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who wants challenging, meaningful work with a stable, primarily daytime schedule and little to no travel. You’ll have the autonomy to make technical decisions, guide consultants and contractors, mentor staff and help improve the safety, reliability and efficiency of systems that support the Boise community.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex and specialized tasks requiring considerable judgment, independent analysis and decision making.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Acts as the electrical engineer of record for public works projects, including design, review and construction to ensure quality control and adherence to applicable codes, standards and safety regulations.
• Plans, designs, and oversees electrical engineering projects involving power distribution, motors, motor control centers, Variable Frequency Drive (VFDs), emergency backup systems, switchgear, transformers, and related infrastructure.
• Evaluates electrical and control systems to minimize downtime, develops preventative maintenance programs, performs arc-flash and protective device coordination studies, and ensures compliance with NFPA, NEC, city standards and other applicable regulations.
• Works closely with the control and automation group in the design and implementation of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems by supporting automation strategies to optimize energy use and operational efficiency.
• Develops overall project delivery strategies including selecting of consulting firms, establishing project budget, establishing project milestones, and managing the construction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field
• Six years of progressively responsible engineering experience in the practice of complex project development and design, including four years of experience managing complex public works projects with supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Licensed by the State of Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE) or if licensed in another state, ability to acquire an Idaho license through the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers within six (6) months of hire date.
• Applicants must be able to pass City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation.
• Driving record check.
• Education verification.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of electrical engineering
• Preparation of electrical designs, plans, and specifications
• Engineering and construction contract administration
• Interpreting and reviewing of consultant engineering plans and specifications
• Ability to design safe, efficient and effective electrical systems
• Ability to plan and direct the work of staff and contractors
• Ability to read, interpret and comply with laws, ordinances, policies and procedures
• Ability to analyze information, identify alternatives and develop sound conclusions
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information with