| This intermediate level engineering position is responsible for the performance of difficult engineering assignments associated with the planning and design of a variety of projects and studies. An employee in this class demonstrates the application of engineering knowledge and skills in completing assigned projects or assisting on substantial portions of complex projects. Work is assigned with general instructions and objectives by a supervisor. Methods of procedure are outlined, but the employee has some latitude for independent judgment and action in planning details of work and in making technical decisions. A supervisor or a higher-level engineer reviews work performed. This position is for an Engineer II however, it may be filled at the level of Engineer III or IV. | | ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES: | - Prepares scope of work for a given project or study which may require data gathering, specifications, plans, diagrams, schematics, equipment / materials and cost estimates for required aspects of the project or study.
- Completes or assists in all aspects of assigned engineering project design or study.
- Provides project management and quality control functions for work done by parties associated with the project or study.
- Assists other divisions and City departments on multi-disciplinary and / or cross departmental projects and studies.
- Acts as a representative / liaison to other utility and industry organizations involved in the projects or studies.
- Maintains and complies with project schedules and budgets.
- Operates various computer aided engineering design programs or tools and produces work orders to support projects.
- Maintains an efficient filing and records system for projects from initiation to project close out.
- Assists in preparing complex forecasts, studies, technical reports, and related items.
- All specific functions are designated as mission critical.
- May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS FOR TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION: - Responsible for the design of transmission and distribution power lines and structures for the power grid while following established codes and standards.
- Responsible for the design of distribution lines to service new or upgraded commercial or industrial facilities.
- Performs transformer and fuse sizing for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
- Coordination of new or upgraded electric facilities with residential, commercial, and industrial customers and developers.
- Provides construction management support, field inspections, quality control, and contract interface with construction crews, as needed, for construction projects.
- Develop and prepare cost estimates for equipment, materials, and labor, along with preliminary design work, in support of the budgeting process and project management.
- Participate in the development of design standards and materials lists.
- Performs field inspections to define project needs, including easements, permits, and tree clearing, and verifies final as-built drawings for completed projects.
- Assists in the coordination of T&D facility impacting road projects with state and local governmental agencies.
This posting reflects the essential functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for Engineer II; however, applicants may view the complete job description for Engineer III and IV on the City of Lakeland's employment page. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Performs related work as required.
- Includes all areas of Engineer Technician position responsibilities
| | | | | | KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS: | - Considerable knowledge of fundamental and applied engineering sciences, principles, and practices.
- Considerable skill in the use of engineering, and mathematical references and tables, charts, and computer equipment required in professional engineering work.
- Knowledge of design and test codes, sources of technical information and safety requirements related to electric power facilities.
- Some knowledge of permitting requirements for City, County, and State agencies.
- Knowledge of project expenditures and budgetary cost controls.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, consultants, other utilities, other City employees and the general public.
- Ability to procure goods and services from various vendors.
- Ability to use various portable test equipment and meters, and survey instruments and to perform engineering and surveying calculations.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret, plans, specifications, technical reports, and engineering drawings.
- Ability to perform routine technical computations, make estimates, compiles statistical information, and performs analysis.
- Ability to understand, follow, and transmit complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to be a self-starter, self-motivated, detail oriented, a team player and to be able to carry out assignments independently and with minimal supervision.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS: - Requires sedentary and active work that involves walking or standing some of the time, and routine keyboard operations, operation of City general purpose vehicles (automobile or pick up truck), some job duties may be performed in an office environment while other duties may require field work at various outdoor job sites.
- The job risks exposure on rare occasions to electrical or mechanical or chemical hazardous conditions, and occasional exposure to noise levels, dusts pollen, bright or dim lights, cold or heat, wet or humid conditions, fumes and heights
- The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perceptions, depth perception, and texture perception and sense of smell.
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced. THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE | |
