Engineer (Electrical)

What do you value in your next job?

At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.

Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect
We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.

Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving
We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.
 
Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability
We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.

Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning
We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.
 
Safety
We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices. 

 OC San is currently looking to fill the role of an Engineer (Electrical).

Under general direction, the electrical engineer performs the complex engineering duties involving wastewater treatment and collection systems that may include: Provides technical leadership and expertise in design, commissioning and construction projects, and has full responsibility of project work assigned; reviews plans and technical specifications and provides input on functional aspects of proposed plant and collection facilities as well as rehabilitation projects; technically leads and reviews the consultant’s designs for compliance with the scope of work, Engineering Standards, codes, industry standards, design quality expectations, and stakeholder needs; evaluates the design of complex engineering drawings, systems, and processes and overseeing the design of engineering plans; prepares electrical single line diagrams, plan drawings, details, control schematics, lighting calculations, cable and conduit schedules, load calculations and technical specifications for design projects; coordinates designs with operations and maintenance; attends and participates in design workshops; develops recommendations to project problems and issues; provides design and construction engineering services in completing projects within approved budgets and schedules; researches engineering and design issues, evaluates alternatives, and makes sound recommendations; reviews construction submittals for compliance with the technical specifications; ensures projects are constructed in compliance with contract documents; prepares complex engineering plan clarifications and changes in response to contractors’ requests for information during construction of facilities; coordinates commissioning activities; participates in acceptance testing and commissioning activities; actively troubleshoots issues as they arise; reviews electrical testing reports and verifies that the equipment is acceptable; oversees the start-up of facilities; participates in staff training; inspects and diagnoses problems and develops corrective action plans; being in charge of complex assignments, projects, and technical analyses requiring the full spectrum of knowledge, concepts, practices, procedures, and policies of engineering; being fully competent in all tasks related to assigned area of responsibility; participating in the development of request for proposal, scopes of work, reviewing proposals, and selecting consulting engineers; performing complex power system studies (short circuit, coordination, and arc flash) for engineering and maintenance projects to determine how the modifications affect the electrical systems and plan for future growth; performs engineering calculations and analysis for projects and equipment replacement; and ensures that established OC San standards, policies and procedures, and engineering best practices are consistently applied. 

Provides leadership and guidance to others for programs and/or projects. As a program and/or project leader, may direct, assign, train, monitor and review the work activities of team members; determines work priorities; oversees quality and quantity of work performed and ensures adherence to established procedures; is a reference to employees by possessing specialized skills; and develops and implements work improvements. Responsibilities also include participating in the development of policies, procedures, and standards; attending and participating in professional group meetings to stay abreast of new trends and innovations; and researching emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to OC San’s needs.

The successful candidate will possess: 

1. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, with major coursework in engineering, or a related field  (Major coursework in electrical engineering is desired).
2. A minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience (Electrical engineering, preferably in water/wastewater electrical system design, is desired). 
3. Valid professional engineering (PE) registration from the State of California (Electrical engineering is desired). 
4. Valid California Class C Driver’s license.

Experience in the design of medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems, medium-voltage and low-voltage motor control, standby power and uninterruptible power systems, drawings and technical specifications and development of request for proposal and scope of work language and composition is required. Experience performing electrical system analysis with short circuit, coordination and arc flash studies using a software program, preferably in ETAP software, is required. Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment and coming up with practical, proved solutions that meets OC San’s design standards and the needs of Operations and Maintenance. Experience in wastewater instrumentation, SCADA control and automation, and piping and instrumentation diagrams is a plus.

Vacancies: 1

(an eligible list may be established for future vacancies) 

Apply online at: www.ocsan.gov/jobs
 
 APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 by 5:00 P.M.
 (or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)

Hiring Salary Range: $126,692.80 - $139,672.00/Year

(starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect Sanitation District development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other temporary or construction access points; ability to travel to various Sanitation District sites, projects and/or meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in and walking between work areas and to conduct inspections may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.  

Disaster Service Workers

All OC San employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the OC San requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Other Information

For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on our website.
 
Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.

False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

To ensure your application is accurate and complete, please review the Job Application Guide.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification. 

Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:
 

• Verification/Reference from current and past employers
• Confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and degrees.
   

Please have all necessary documentation ready. Additional inquiries may be necessary depending on the position for which you are applying. Human Resources will also schedule a post-offer physical examination once a job offer has been made.

OC San only accepts applications submitted via our online application system. Applications submitted via mail, fax or email will not be accepted.
 
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Salary : $121,243 - $147,368