Electrical Engineer I (Finance)
POSITION TITLE: Electrical Engineer I (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8095
DEPARTMENT: L&P Electrical Engineering
LOCATION: UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG A
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $66,212.00 - 110,353.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $75,000.00 - 92,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 5/5/2025.
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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
- Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
- Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
- Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Wellness program, workout facilities
- Employee/family onsite health clinic
- Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
- Collaborative work environment
Job Summary
Engineering work related to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the electric distribution system through the development and application of construction standards, material specifications, and Electric Service Standards. Provides training for designers, construction, and operations personnel. Provides engineering support for various electric utility projects in substations and on the electric distribution system. Assists with engineering planning analysis of current and future needs for maintaining adequate grid operations. Collaborates with operational technology teams to assist in providing useful tools for various staff functions and data collection and analysis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Assists in the design and application of electric utility distribution equipment and installation practices.
- Assists in coordination with outside agencies to perform various constructions activities and install equipment per Utilities Light and Power construction standards.
- Coordinates work activities with other Light and Power projects and personnel.
- Assists in evaluation of materials, equipment, and procedures for safety and reliability.
- Supports routine tracking of equipment and material reliability.
- Collaborates with user personnel to learn and document how new and existing guidelines and standards affect their work practices
- May work with field or design personnel in the implementation of construction plans for field installation projects and special design projects to help assure compliance and accuracy.
- May assist with studies and related data collection to support system design and development of customer loading guidelines for Project Engineering team.
- May assist with electric system long range planning studies.
- May work with operations personnel in standardizing the day-to-day operational functions and operating procedures of the electric system.
- Assists with maintenance, development, and implementation of operational tools to assist Light and Power staff to manage the electric distribution system (SCADA, GIS, OMS, ADMS, etc.).
- May assist with electric system protection coordination studies to support appropriate application of protective devices.
- May assist with the selection of substation equipment for additions and upgrades.
- Assists with substation projects such as relaying and RTU upgrades, equipment upgrades, new construction, etc.
- Assists with the management of utility drawings and maps using GIS tools and CAD software.
- Performs field inspections on utility and customer equipment to ensure compliance with utility and industry standards and best practices.
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City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
- Understanding of engineering principles and practices that can be applied to electric utility materials, design, application, construction, and operation.
- Ability to analyze and review bid specifications.
- Ability to apply engineering skills to assist with electric system long-range studies and planning.
- Ability to use GIS, engineering, computer-aided drafting web content/photo editing, spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
- Affinity for economics, statistics and advanced math to solve problems.
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.
- Ability to perform basic statistical analysis.
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, and analytical thought process.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including technical writing.
- Excellent customer service and co-worker relations skills.
MinimumPreferredCollege degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university (electrical power focus preferred) or expected graduation within three months.
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Electrical Engineer I
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Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Job Summary
Engineering work related to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the electric distribution system through the development and application of construction standards, material specifications, and Electric Service Standards. Provides training for designers, construction, and operations personnel. Provides engineering support for various electric utility projects in substations and on the electric distribution system. Assists with engineering planning analysis of current and future needs for maintaining adequate grid operations. Collaborates with operational technology teams to assist in providing useful tools for various staff functions and data collection and analysis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
Assists in the design and application of electric utility distribution equipment and installation practices. Assists in coordination with outside agencies to perform various constructions activities and install equipment per Utilities Light and Power construction standards. Coordinates work activities with other Light and Power projects and personnel. Assists in evaluation of materials, equipment, and procedures for safety and reliability. Supports routine tracking of equipment and material reliability. Collaborates with user personnel to learn and document how new and existing guidelines and standards affect their work practices May work with field or design personnel in the implementation of construction plans for field installation projects and special design projects to help assure compliance and accuracy. May assist with studies and related data collection to support system design and development of customer loading guidelines for Project Engineering team. May assist with electric system long range planning studies. May work with operations personnel in standardizing the day-to-day operational functions and operating procedures of the electric system. Assists with maintenance, development, and implementation of operational tools to assist Light and Power staff to manage the electric distribution system (SCADA, GIS, OMS, ADMS, etc.). May assist with electric system protection coordination studies to support appropriate application of protective devices. May assist with the selection of substation equipment for additions and upgrades. Assists with substation projects such as relaying and RTU upgrades, equipment upgrades, new construction, etc. Assists with the management of utility drawings and maps using GIS tools and CAD software. Performs field inspections on utility and customer equipment to ensure compliance with utility and industry standards and best practices.
Management Responsibilities
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