Electrical Project Manager

Electrical EngineerThis position performs project design, management, and mapping of city electrical infrastructure projects.Key responsibilities include:Performs project management duties; coordinates and oversees construction and installation of electric infrastructure; schedules and prioritizes contractor work in coordination with Electrical Services Superintendent; uses Microsoft Project to track progress and schedule resources; inspects and evaluates progress; maintains detailed records, summaries, and reports.Designs and modifies city electrical infrastructure to exacting standards while focused on safety and improving system reliability; aids Electrical Services in achieving project goals and milestones.Performs project design duties; plans and designs engineering projects for electrical systems; conducts review and analysis of project viability, needs, cost, and related project details; reviews and analyzes project proposals, bid packets, specifications, feasibility studies, and cost estimates.Utilizes specialty software to maintain and update electrical and fiber models; maintains electrical and fiber optic GIS database and related records; collects and processes GPS data of electrical and fiber optic infrastructure using survey grade GPS equipment.Designs and administers the planning, budgeting, design, and construction of electrical engineering projects for the city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).Works with outside agencies on lease agreements, rights-of-way acquisitions, crossing permits and encroachments; negotiates, acquires, and records easements from private parties; researches properties, easements, rights-of-way, boundaries and corporate limits; permits and monitors the use and occupancy of city-owned rights-of-way and easements.Calculates and estimates materials required for electrical installations; ensures warehouse maintains adequate inventory levels; permits release of materials from warehouse; audits warehouse allocations to ensure accuracy; maintains record of installation for tracking, system value, and depreciation.Evaluates annual Electrical Engineering budget; forecasts needs based on available funds; reviews and processes invoices; reviews and approves purchases.Performs the duties of a Journey Lineworker as needed.Performs related duties as assigned.Knowledge and skills required include:Knowledge of applicable city, county, state, and federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations.Knowledge of electrical substation, transmission, distribution, and fiber optic systems.Knowledge of the National Electric Code and the National Electric Safety Code.Knowledge of warehouse operations.Knowledge of budget processes and procedures.Knowledge of land records, boundary limits, etc.Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands and in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.Skill in assessing, analyzing, identifying and implementing solutions to complex problems.Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations.Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.Supervisory controls, guidelines, complexity/scope of work, contacts, physical demands/work environment, supervisory and management responsibility, and minimum qualifications are also outlined.