Electric Project Engineer (Finance)

POSITION TITLE: Electric Project Engineer (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req7856
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 11/29/2024.

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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

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Job Summary

Initiates, plans, designs, and manages electric facility additions and improvements from the conceptual stage, through design, construction, and close-out for all types of residential, commercial, and industrial electric distribution systems. Designs include aspects in engineering standards and quality control using computer-aided drafting software. Ability to manipulate data sets aimed at analyzing and forecasting electric loading limitations. Design projects ranging from small service upgrades to increasingly more complex residential, commercial, and industrial greenstone designs. May represent the Utility at a variety of meetings. May evaluate projects for compliance with standards. #COFLI

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 with developing and designing all types of Capital Project assets and associated information.
• Inspects and evaluates installation and maintenance practices for medium and low voltage equipment and facilities.
• Work with Customers on Service Inquiries.
• Analyze the existing electric system and perform Voltage Drop and Flicker calculations.
• Analyze existing transformer capacity and if an transformer needs to be upgraded due to additional loading.
• Create design options and estimates for the customer.
• Ability to review and approve residential Building Permits
• Perform site visits with the Customer, Electrician and Electric Field Crews to understand obstacles and create solutions for service upgrades.
• Work with third party construction experts to perform construction activities such as boring, concrete flat work, revegetation, etc.
• Managing budget by reviewing external invoices, material lists, labor quantities to invoice the customer for work performed on the agreed scope of work.
• Initiates, designs, manages and plans electric system additions, including overhead to underground conversions, main feeders, duct banks and improvements from conceptual through completion for simple to complex residential, commercial and industrial uses.
• Independently directs and manages the preparation of contract documents, plans, designs, and construction schedules.
• Develops pre-conceptual, preliminary, and final cost estimates.
• Performs cost-benefit analysis for equipment and services.
• Prepares and maintains detailed construction and circuit drawings, construction standards, material specifications, specifies assembly methods, calculates electric loads and determines appropriate equipment requirements.
• Reviews projects and plans of all developments submitted to the City for compliance with procedures, codes and standards and requires changes as necessary.
• Represents electric utility customer interests, including conflict resolution, at various meetings with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, electricians, citizens.
• Negotiates location and compensation with various property owners, businesses, and governmental agencies to obtain easements, rights-of-way, and permits.
• Performs load analysis including, but not limited to, cable pulling tensions, voltage drop and flicker calculations using computer-aided drafting software.
• Has a thorough understanding of the billing model and responds knowledgeably to customer inquiries regarding development fees.
• Represents the department and serves as a technical resource for the public, City departments, consultants and developers on a city, state and nation-wide basis regarding Fort Collins Utilities policies, procedures, and construction standards.
• Manages project budgets, anticipates financial changes for the projects, and maintains records of the projects.

Management Responsibilities

No

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.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of project management principles and practices that can be applied to electric utility materials, design, application, construction, and operation.
• Ability to work and communicate with workers in various fields such as architecture and engineering, contractors and subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and citizen groups.
• Knowledge of design and construction process of municipal projects.
• Ability to prepare, review, and analyze bid specifications.
• Advanced Math Skills
• Excellent customer service and co-worker relations skills.
• Advanced negotiation skills.
• Ability to use GIS, engineering, computer-aided drafting, web content/photo editing, spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Knowledge of City building codes, ordinances, and project related regulations or procedures.
• Knowledge of Utility rules and regulations and construction practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of budgetary processes.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical data, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredAssociates / Bachelor's degree or other specialized skill training / certification may be required in some positions.Associates degree in Construction Management or Project Engineering from an accredited college or university or 3-5 years of experience in the design and construction of electric utility infrastructure.

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in the design and construction of electric utility infrastructure.

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.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver's license. Project Manager Professional (PMP) preferred Experience in:, Service Upgrade, Subdivision Design, Redevelopment Design,

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Electric Project Engineer

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

Initiates, plans, designs, and manages electric facility additions and improvements from the conceptual stage, through design, construction, and close-out for all types of residential, commercial, and industrial electric distribution systems. Designs include aspects in engineering standards and quality control using computer-aided drafting software. Ability to manipulate data sets aimed at analyzing and forecasting electric loading limitations. Design projects ranging from small service upgrades to increasingly more complex residential, commercial, and industrial greenstone designs. May represent the Utility at a variety of meetings. May evaluate projects for compliance with standards. #COFLI

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 with developing and designing all types of Capital Project assets and associated information.Inspects and evaluates installation and maintenance practices for medium and low voltage equipment and facilities.Work with Customers on Service Inquiries.Analyze the existing electric system and perform Voltage Drop and Flicker calculations.Analyze existing transformer capacity and if an transformer needs to be upgraded due to additional loading.Create design options and estimates for the customer.Ability to review and approve residential Building PermitsPerform site visits with the Customer, Electrician and Electric Field Crews to understand obstacles and create solutions for service upgrades.Work with third party construction experts to perform construction activities such as boring, concrete flat work, revegetation, etc.Managing budget by reviewing external invoices, material lists, labor quantities to invoice the customer for work performed on the agreed scope of work.Initiates, designs, manages and plans electric system additions, including overhead to underground conversions, main feeders, duct banks and improvements from conceptual through completion for simple to complex residential, commercial and industrial uses.Independently directs and manages the preparation of contract documents, plans, designs, and construction schedules.Develops pre-conceptual, preliminary, and final cost estimates.Performs cost-benefit analysis for equipment and services.Prepares and maintains detailed construction and circuit drawings, construction standards, material specifications, specifies assembly methods, calculates electric loads and determines appropriate equipment requirements.Reviews projects and plans of all developments submitted to the City for compliance with procedures, codes and standards and requires changes as necessary.Represents electric utility customer interests, including conflict resolution, at various meetings with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, electricians, citizens.Negotiates location and compensation with various property owners, businesses, and governmental agencies to obtain easements, rights-of-way, and permits.Performs load analysis including, but not limited to, cable pulling tensions, voltage drop and flicker calculations using computer-aided drafting software.Has a thorough understanding of the billing model and responds knowledgeably to customer inquiries regarding development fees.Represents the department and serves as a technical resource for the public, City departments, consultants and developers on a city, state and nation-wide basis regarding Fort Collins Utilities policies, procedures, and construction standards.Manages project budgets, anticipates financial changes for the projects, and maintains records of the projects.
Management Responsibilities

No