ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE I
The City of Burbank has an outstanding opportunity available for a qualified individual to perform entry-level professional electrical engineering work in an electric utility and perform related work as required.
You will make detailed design and construction drawings for rebuilding or adding to electrical generation, transmission, or distribution facilities; prepare specifications and detailed materials lists for rebuilding or adding to electrical power system facilities; initiate authorization and agreements for joint use of electrical distribution poles and related equipment; perform fieldwork such as inspection of the condition and location of power poles, primary and secondary lines, transformer and other types of electrical equipment, inspection of electric line extension and replacement work, and check field conditions and the progress of electrical construction; investigate transformer loads of industrial, commercial and residential areas and determine overloaded transformers; investigate complaints concerning low lines, lines crossing private property, and related problems; perform elementary system load flow, stability, and short circuit studies; prepare calculations for transmission and distribution system relay settings and voltage regulation problems; perform studies of alternative approaches to additions to electric power system; prepare data for reports to governmental and industrial agencies; maintain records and charts of system load growth; prepare calculations and charts relating to utility rate studies and graphs for analysis of operations, load, flow, and loss studies; perform drafting work; prepare and maintain accurate reports and records, both manually and electronically; and occasionally drive on City business.
Requirements include a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering. Note: A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or science field other than electrical engineering, but with upper class course work in electrical engineering, may be qualifying. College seniors are eligible to apply; however, the appointment cannot be made until proof of graduation with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering is submitted. Registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of California may be substituted for the education requirement. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent at the time of appointment is also needed. Proficiency in AutoCAD and certification as an engineer-in-training in the State of California.
Additional requirements include knowledge of the principles of electricity, physics, and mathematics; electrical drafting methods and equipment; and elementary characteristics of transformers and transmission lines. Skill in drafting and engineering-related drawing; operating modern computers and related software; ability to anticipate overloaded conditions; use mathematical tables, understand technical graphs, charts, legal property descriptions, engineering records, and maps; draft and prepare maps and graphs; read wiring diagrams; follow directions and prepare accurate reports; utilize computers in the performance of complex calculations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public is also needed.
We offer a starting salary of $6,375 - $8,788 per month plus superb benefits, including a City-contributed retirement plan, cafeteria-style health benefits, and tuition reimbursement. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City of Burbank application. Please apply online at: www.burbankca.gov/jobs. If you have a disability and need accommodation with submitting your employment application online, please contact Human Resources at (818) 238-5021. Completed application must be submitted NO LATER THAN 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2021. EOE