Associate Electrical Engineer

This position is for Associate Electrical Engineer

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Supervise and participate in the preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of water utility, street, storm drain and sanitary sewer pump stations, street lighting, traffic signal, buildings, and related public works and City building projects; research project design requirements; perform complex calculations and prepare estimates of material costs and time considerations.
   
• Assign routine inspection, investigation, design, and drafting tasks to technical subordinates; review completed work; assist in the solution of difficult problems.
   
• Research building codes, publications, and industry information sources.
   
• Develop and revise design and construction standards.
   
• Participate in the implementation of the City's traffic and transportation engineering programs; prepare and revise plans and specifications for traffic related projects; prepare special studies and reports and coordinate major projects.
   
• Participate in the City's Building Code Compliance program.
   
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations.
   
• Order survey, mapping, and data collection.
   
• Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
   
• Administer contracts for construction projects.
   
• Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments affecting streets, sewers, drains, and relate public works facilities and ensure that they meet all City imposed requirements.
   
• Check building plans for compliance with City building codes and ordinances.
   
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports.
   
• Serve as staff to a variety of City commissions, boards, and committees on public works, utility matters, or building code appeals issues.
   
• Coordinate planning, design, and construction activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections, and with outside agencies.
   
• May supervise, train, and evaluate lower level professional, technical, and clerical subordinates.
   
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.

Assistant Electrical Engineer

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of electrical engineering as applied to public works, utilities, traffic, or building construction projects.
   
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, building and utilities projects.
   
• Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding electrical engineering and building codes and ordinances.

Ability to: 

• Make complex engineering computations and to check, design, and supervise the preparation of engineering plans and studies.
   
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
   
• Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience
One year of experience in professional electrical engineering work and

Education
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major study in electrical engineering.

- Or -

Possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate.

All education requirements must be verifiable from records of satisfactory completion of courses.

Associate Electrical Engineer

In addition to the qualifications for Assistant Electrical Engineer:

Knowledge of: 

• City engineering policies and procedures.
   
• Principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:

• Perform complex professional engineering work with a minimum of supervision.
   
• Supervise and train subordinates.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Two years of experience comparable to that of an Assistant Electrical Engineer in the City of Sacramento.

License or Certificate:
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer must be verifiable.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Proof of the required certificate and/or license must be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as an attachment(s) to the online application, faxed to (916) 596-1556, or emailed to employment@cityofsacramento.org by the final filing deadline. If submitting via fax/email, please include your name and Job #011020-21-CW-1 on your documents. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. Important note: Applications will be rejected without proof of the required certification or license. 

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees must successfully complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
 
 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. 
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: 
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). 
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. 

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application, delivered in person, or sent to the Employment Office by email/fax or mailed by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C

2. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)– Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement.

3. Training and Experience Test: (Weighted 100%) – The Supplemental Questionnaire located at the end of the application is the Training and Experience Exam. Only the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will become candidates and their supplemental questionnaire will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the supplemental questionnaire, please note:

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted. 
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaires will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. 
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.

4. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list.

 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
  For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: 

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. 

• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. 

• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities; 

• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726