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JOB SUMMARY

Coordinate and conduct a variety of professional electrical engineering services on behalf of the City’s Electric Utility Department. Responsibilities includes the planning, design, and coordination relating to the electric distribution systems, electric substations, overhead and underground distribution lines, protection systems, Supervisory Control systems (SCADA), Distribution Management Systems (DMS), Outage Management Systems (OMS), street lighting, and other electric system facilities for the City of San Marcos. Other primary responsibilities will be serving as resident technical expert for the City's electric utility grid and be responsible for executing electric power system studies, including analysis of power flow, voltage drop, short circuit studies, protective device coordination studies, transient stability studies, harmonic studies, and reliability analysis. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

DECISION MAKING

This position works under the general supervision of the Electrical Engineering Service Manager

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABLILITIES

1. Knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles in power, distribution, and substations.
2. Knowledge of construction practices.
3. Skilled in time management.
4. Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
2. Seven (7) years directly related experience is required.
3. Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. -
4. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience with and working knowledge of Milsoft Windmill, ETAP and Light Table Distribution Analysis.
2. Good working knowledge of AutoCAD. Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS.
3. Strong coursework in power system engineering.
4. General knowledge of NESC and NEC.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

JOB DIMENSIONS

1. Must be able to read/comprehend municipal codes, reference manuals, construction plans, specifications, work orders, and other related engineering documentation.
2. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with City departments and personnel, outside agencies, developers, contractors, and the general public
3. This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week and may require serving in an “on call” rotation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions involves exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, vehicle traffic, heavy equipment, general construction hazards, and high voltage electrical currents when conducting field work.

Safety Sensitive Position.

About City of San Marcos

The City of San Marcos, Texas offers an opportunity with a municipal electric utility for a fast-growing City in on of the most desirable areas of Texas. San Marcos is the county seat of Hays County and has a population of 67,553 across 36 square miles. Millions of visitors are attracted to San Marcos for the serene beauty of the Texas Hill Country and some of the most popular attractions in the state. It was founded in 1851 and incorporated in 2877. It sits at the headwaters of the beautiful San Marcos River.

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