Electrical Engineer

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 

The Greater Cincinnati Water Works Department is seeking an Engineer Intern or Senior Engineer to join their Supply Division in the Maintenance Section. This position manages capital projects, facility and process improvements, and manage activities in the maintenance section. The Senior Engineer performs professional engineering work involving the design and construction of mechanical and electrical systems, utility plants, and other projects with varying degrees of responsibility. 

Electrical Engineer: Manage capital improvement projects and maintenance programs for electrical equipment and instrumentation & control systems including transformers, motors, switchgears, and communication systems. Participate in asset management, capital planning, and safety initiatives following National Electric Code (NEC). 

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) (Illustrative only). Any one position within this classification may not include all of the KSAs listed nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which may be performed.) 

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of engineering, especially as related to assigned area of responsibility--structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, geotechnical, etc; reinforced concrete design.
• As appropriate, geology, including local geology, investigative practices and stabilization methods.
• Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers. Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws, regulations and standards.
• Principles of management and supervision; City personnel policies and procedures; union contracts.
• Principles and practices of obtaining and administering funding for assigned projects. Materials, tools and equipment used in engineering; applicable computer software packages.
• Administrative policies and procedures of the City and the assigned department.

Ability to: 

• Interpret engineering plans and calculations.
• Review and prepare reports, construction plans, cost estimates and specifications for assigned projects.
• Review plans for roadways, utilities, earthworks and residential and industrial developments.
• Enforce appropriate safety and quality standards.
• Interpret field data and results from laboratory tests.
• Use appropriate computer programs for engineering analysis, data acquisition and database functions.
• Develop and maintain databases and maps for information on retaining walls and geography.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Plan and manage the activities of subordinate workers; manage construction projects.

Required Education and Experience

To Qualify as Senior Engineer:

Salary as of 4/11/24

 • $85,737.96 - $115,224.65 Annually 

Each applicant must be a registered professional engineer in the State of Ohio, or in a state with equivalent registration requirements. If not registered in Ohio when appointed, Ohio registration must be obtained during probationary period. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Possession of registration with the State of Ohio as a Professional Engineer. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License.

To Qualify as Engineer Intern: 

Salary as of 4/11/24 

• $67,019.43 - $90,068.51 Annually 

Each applicant must be enrolled as a Senior in a Bachelor's Degree program in engineering at an accredited college or university, or possess a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. 

OR 

Possess an Engineer-in-Training Certificate from any state. After ten years in the EI classification without passing the Professional Engineer registration, the incumbent will be reclassified to the Senior Engineering Technician classification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

Possession of Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is required at the time of hire. Possession, or ability to get, a valid Driver's License. 

MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION 

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Working and Physical Conditions 

Environmental Conditions: Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; work in or with water; work below ground, on slippery or uneven surfaces, on ladders or scaffolds; work around heavy equipment/construction equipment, moving vehicles; exposure to dust, asbestos, exhaust fumes; possibility of working with toxic chemicals, depending on assignment. 

Physical Conditions: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity required; light and moderate lifting and carrying; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.