Senior Electrical Principal Engineer Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Job Description:

Job Information Job Title:

Principal Engineer, Electrical Department:

Engineering Reporting Relationship:

Chief Engineer FLSA Status:

Exempt Grade:

N Hours:

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am until 4:30 pm General Responsibilities Perform professional engineering work in the planning, design andconstruction of the electrical and instrumentation elements ofwater works projects; may also participate in contract negotiationsto provide electric power resources; and perform other relatedduties as assigned. Interface with other project engineers,Operations (Purification), and the Maintenance groups regardingtheir electrical engineering needs. •

Please Note:

due to limited spacing all elements of the positionare not listed under the essential job functions. A complete anddetailed job description will be provided at the time ofinterviews.•Essential Job Functions Complete engineering assignments requiring the use of judgmentand initiative in developing solutions to problems. Performs electrical and control systems engineering planningfor capital construction and/or maintenance projects on watertreatment systems, pumping stations, storage facilities and otherwater works facilities and equipment. Plan for future system needs, develop and implement maintenanceand construction design projects, from inception tocompletion. Create newly approved bid projects in SAP for projectmanagement and tracking. Oversee the project team for the life cycle of the project.

This includes, setup of security clearances, contractor scheduleapproval, inspection of work performed and closeout of theproject. Research and identify project design requirements; performscomplex calculations and prepares estimates of time and materialcosts Serve as discipline project engineer for projects designedin-house and by engineering consultants. Oversee the design and installation of instrumentation andprocess control elements. Prepare plans and specifications for the construction andinstallation of electrical and control systems to ensure thatinstallation and operations conform to standards. Collaborate with other engineers and departments regardingpotential engineering projects. Essential Job Functions Con’t Monitor work in progress, including field investigations, toensure compliance with approved plans, specifications andstandards; compiles and maintains records of approvedprojects. Perform final acceptance test which includes working withoperators and updating of the O&M manual. Research, develop and recommends standards, specifications andprocedures for the construction, operation and maintenance ofelectrical and control systems equipment. Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potentialelectrical engineering studies or projects. Perform economic and technical analysis related to energy andcapacity purchases. Participates in negotiating and drafting powerdelivery contracts. Perform detailed calculations to compute and establishconstruction or installation standards or specifications. Prepare specifications for purchases of materials andequipment. Supervise or train project team members as necessary. Inspect completed installations and observe operations toensure conformance to design and equipment specifications andcompliance with operational, safety, or environmentalstandards. Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to applyprinciples of electrical theory to engineering projects. Essential Job Functions Con’t Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and trainingemployees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraisingperformance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressingcomplaints and resolving problems. Champion, model, and administer a performance-oriented cultureby demonstrating strong leadership and people development skills.

Seek to develop and monitor key performance measurements anddevelop/support awork environment that develops, recognizes, holdsaccountable, and rewards talent to support employee engagement andmeet current and future workforce needs. Responsible for demonstrating the Organization’s Core Valuesand using performance management principles to continuously improvethe department and organization’s effectiveness, efficiency,products, and services. This includes, but is not limited to,participating in improvement teams, recommending and implementingimprovement ideas, and participating in training and otheractivities to keep up to date on processes, information,etc. Champion and ensure the administration of safe work practicesand operations. Maintain and protect sensitive and private information bykeeping employee records confidential in accordance with HIPAA,local, state and federal laws and regulations Perform all work safely in accordance with established safetypolicies and procedures. Comply with all safety and healthstandards and guidelines issued by management. Perform other duties as assigned. Education Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or relatedfield required. Advanced degree preferred. Experience Ten (10) years of experience in systems and design such asIndustrial Power System Components Control, Design Systems forWater Treatment Plants, Instrumentation and Control Elements,Development of contract specifications and drawings. Control PanelDesign, Calibration of Instrumentation and Control Elements; two(2) years in a supervisory and/or project team lead capacity. In-depth knowledge of NEC, Electrical Safety in the workplace, ArcFlash Analysis and studies, Pump Station Analysis and Design, HVACControls, PLC Programming, IBC, IEBC, NFPA, Local City and CountyCodes. Experience in the analysis, simulation, monitoring, control,optimization, and automation of electrical power systems usinganalytical electrical engineering software such as ETAP or SKM.Excellent analytical, organizational, computer and interpersonalskills. Experience in quality programs and applications such as Six Sigma,Lean systems, Quality Assurance, and QC inspection. Expertknowledge and experience managing multi-million-dollar waterutility or related Capital Improvement and O&M Cost Programs.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project).Strong analytical, project management and communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid Driver’s License required Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) License required Professional Engineer License in the State of Alabama required,or the ability to obtain such by reciprocity in the State ofAlabama within six months. Supervision 2-6 employees Physical Demands Walking various distances in varying terrain 70% of thetime. Bending, stooping, climbing, etc., to accomplish surveyingtasks. Ability to see within normal parameters Ability to hear within normal parameters Work Environment Moderate Noise (business office) Field work inspecting facilities or an industrialplant Work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold weatherconditions and hazardous chemicals

Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision Coverage:

The Birmingham Water WorksBoard (BWWB) offers full-time employees a comprehensive health carepackage, which includes a medical, dental and vision plan throughBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).

Retirement Plan:

The BWWB provides a defined benefit pensionplan. Participation is mandatory, and employees con­tribute apercentage of their gross biweekly income. The retirement incomeyou will receive from the plan will be determined by a formulabased on your years of service and final average earnings. It isimportant to note that any Social Security Benefits to which youbecome entitled are in addition to your retirement income from theplan.

Higher education assistance:

The BWWB supports the continuousdevelopment of its employees through its Education and Assis­tanceProgram. The program allows eligible full-time employees to enrollin accredited degree programs or credit hour courses acuniversities, colleges, community colleges, technical and tradesschools and receive financial assistance for tuition, required feesand books. To receive reimbursement under this program, regularfull-time employees must have successfully completed their 180-dayintroductory period when the course is submitted forpre-approval. recblid orucwrbcexxfffqbv8owr4209bi90m