Electrical Engineer II at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Electrical Engineer II (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7886
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: $73,405.00 - 122,341.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $86,000.00 - 107,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 11/20/2024.

You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and motor vehicle report required.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, 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

Engineering work related to future long-term and short-term planning of the Fort Collins electric distribution system. The ability to analyze existing circuit loading and phase balancing throughout the existing and planned system using Milsoft software or similar planning tools and maintain system planning models. Experience utilizing ArcGIS to create project overview plans is a plus. Ability to assist in the creation of a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan as it relates to forecasted growth within the City of Fort Collins to aid in budgeting and prioritization. Will require collaboration with internal staff and regional planning authorities to anticipate changes to system-wide operations. Ability to aid Development Engineering to understand complex voltage drop and flicker scenarios to ensure electric system design standards and best practices are maintained. Engineering work related to ensuring the safety and efficiency of the electric distribution system through the development and application of design standards, Electric Service Standards, as well as providing training for designers, lineworkers, and operations personnel.

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.

• Evaluate, record, and track material and equipment failures to find root cause of failures.


• Perform data-driven analysis of material and equipment failures to identify trends of failures to initiate proactive maintenance programs and processes to support Light & Power's electrical distribution system reliability goals and metrics.


• Coordinates with industry technical experts and manufacturing representatives to provide electrical product knowledge training for Light & Power staff and support installation of equipment per Utilities Light and Power construction standards and guidelines.


• Apply knowledge of electrical engineering and related disciplines to support the development and revision of materials specifications and construction standards for electric materials and equipment consistent with acceptable practices and standards.


• Assists in the analysis and review of quotations, proposals, and bids to help in analysis of total owning cost and conformance to specifications.


• Assists in the development of technical specifications and stock item descriptions using available information from vendors and industry.


• Seeks input and works with user personnel to help development and revision of guidelines and standards to support continuous improvement.


• Supports field or design personnel with technical support and questions related to the implementation of specific construction plans for field installation projects and special design projects.


• May assist with and help to analyze information from power flow studies to support electric system design and development of customer loading guidelines.


• May assist with the selection and design of substation equipment additions and upgrades.


• May assist with distributed energy resources planning and interconnection standards development.

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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.

• Knowledge and experience with the application of engineering principles and practices applied to electric utility materials, design, application, construction, and operation.


• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis.


• Possess effective technical writing and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to solve moderately difficult engineering problems.


• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, and analytical thought process.


• Ability to review, analyze and assist with the preparation of 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.


• 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 a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, or equivalent education and experience.

Experience Requirements

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Registered Professional Engineer (Electrical) - Desired

Electrical Engineer II
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

BACKGROUND CHECK AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT REQUIRED

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.Job Summary

Engineering work related to future long-term and short-term planning of the Fort Collins electric distribution system. The ability to analyze existing circuit loading and phase balancing throughout the existing and planned system using Milsoft software or similar planning tools and maintain system planning models. Experience utilizing ArcGIS to create project overview plans is a plus. Ability to assist in the creation of a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan as it relates to forecasted growth within the City of Fort Collins to aid in budgeting and prioritization. Will require collaboration with internal staff and regional planning authorities to anticipate changes to system-wide operations. Ability to aid Development Engineering to understand complex voltage drop and flicker scenarios to ensure electric system design standards and best practices are maintained. Engineering work related to ensuring the safety and efficiency of the electric distribution system through the development and application of design standards, Electric Service Standards, as well as providing training for designers, lineworkers, and operations personnel.

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.
Evaluate, record, and track material and equipment failures to find root cause of failures.Perform data-driven analysis of material and equipment failures to identify trends of failures to initiate proactive maintenance programs and processes to support Light & Power's electrical distribution system reliability goals and metrics. Coordinates with industry technical experts and manufacturing representatives to provide electrical product knowledge training for Light & Power staff and support installation of equipment per Utilities Light and Power construction standards and guidelines.Apply knowledge of electrical engineering and related disciplines to support the development and revision of materials specifications and construction standards for electric materials and equipment consistent with acceptable practices and standards.Assists in the analysis and review of quotations, proposals, and bids to help in analysis of total owning cost and conformance to specifications.Assists in the development of technical specifications and stock item descriptions using available information from vendors and industry.Seeks input and works with user personnel to help development and revision of guidelines and standards to support continuous improvement.Supports field or design personnel with technical support and questions related to the implementation of specific construction plans for field installation projects and special design projects.May assist with and help to analyze information from power flow studies to support electric system design and development of customer loading guidelines.May assist with the selection and design of substation equipment additions and upgrades.May assist with distributed energy resources planning and interconnection standards development.

Management Responsibilities

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