Senior Electrical Engineer

Salary: $87,760.00 - $119,535.00 Annually
Location : Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: U8640-0926
Department: El Paso Water Utilities
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt


Requirements
MOS Codes: 32E1E (Air Force), 5311 (Navy)
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field, and four (4) years of professional engineering experience in industrial facility systems, including two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Engineer, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas by the time of application, or equivalent transferable from another state having reciprocity, which must be converted to Texas registration within one (1) year of appointment.

General Purpose
Under general direction, manage and lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical engineering projects, plans, and specifications.

Typical Duties
Manage complex electrical engineering projects and execute programs. Involves: evaluating systems that produce electricity with renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels; evaluating design standards of electrical components for water and wastewater infrastructure; reviewing design plans and specifications for compliance with codes; and preparing cost estimates. Ensure quality control. Resolve conflicts. Collaborate and meet with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, City departments, and other internal departments to coordinate activities and projects. Prepare engineering calculations, plans, and specifications. Design Utility-related facilities, collect data, and perform project research related to project and operational costs and efficiency analysis. Compile analytical data and provide reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects. Prepare energy consumption analysis and provide recommendations for improvements.
Perform project management activities. Involves: developing the scope of work and providing technical reviews of projects. Schedule project elements and evaluate proposals. Prepare reports, correspondence, and recommendations. Monitor project progress, funding, and recommend project selection. Perform construction inspections and participate in commissioning of facilities; review and process payment requests from consultants and contractors. Manage construction and perform contract management work; evaluate bid documents. Maintain correspondence with contractors, review submittals, and interpret drawings and technical specifications. Evaluate work for compliance with contract provisions. Review and respond to requests for information. Review change order requests and prepare documentation for approval. Participate in community meetings and outreach efforts. Prepare and deliver presentations related to projects or initiatives.
Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinates. Provide employee training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations, and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes. Enforce safety rules and regulations.

General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
01


Do you have a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in Electrical Engineering or related field?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have the minimum of four (4) years of professional engineering experience in industrial facility systems, including two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Engineer, including two (2) years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas by the time of application, or equivalent transferable from another state having reciprocity, which must be converted to Texas registration within one (1) year of appointment?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a valid USA driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?

• Texas Class A - CDL or equivalent from another state.
• Texas Class B - CDL or equivalent from another state.
• Texas Class C or equivalent from another state.
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

05


Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?

• Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer.
• No, I have not had my degree translated and certified.
• N/A - my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college.

06


Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process.-Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties.-Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience.-Copying and pasting directly from the job specification.-Responses referring to your résumé.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

Required Question