Project Engineer - Electrical (SG-228-26E) Compton
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JOB POSTING
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS
invites applications for the position of:PROJECT (ELECTRICAL) ENGINEER
Wastewater Management, Electrical & Instrumentation EngineeringSG-228-26E
OUR MISSION
The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy and recycled materials.
LOCATION:
WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING SUPPORT GROUP, COMPTON FIELD OFFICEJOB SUMMARY:Under general supervision, the incumbent will primarily perform electrical and instrumentation engineering support related to the startup, operation and maintenance of the Districts' pumping plants. The duties include troubleshooting electrical and process control systems; working with maintenance technicians and pumping plant operators to improve equipment reliability of various electrical and instrumentation equipment at Wastewater Collection Systems (WCS) facilities; developing and recommending engineering solutions for the plants related to low- and medium- voltage power distribution systems, and PLC/hardwired-based control systems; performing computer-based electrical engineering studies; developing project cost estimates and economic analysis; reviewing of preliminary design reports; reviewing contractor and vendor O&Ms and as-built drawings; developing comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) programs for instrument and electrical equipment; developing maintenance strategies, models and work instruction documentation for electrical and instrumentation systems; undertaking reliability studies (critically assessments, root cause failure analyses, reliability block modeling, life cycle cost analyses) of electrical and instrumentation systems; providing support for construction inspection and performing functional testing and commissioning for capital improvement projects; responding to emergency calls; and coordinating with other Districts' sections and outside agencies.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates must possess all of the following:
- A valid California Class C driver license
-AND-ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II:- Option A: A bachelor's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline -AND- a master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline;
- Option B: A bachelor's degree in a related science -AND- an Engineer-In-Training Certificate -AND- a master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline;
- Option C: A bachelor's degree in engineering -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experience obtained after earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.
ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III:- Option A: Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II
- Option B: Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university.
ENGINEERING LEVEL:Applicants must possess a California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer -AND-- Option A: A master's degree in engineering -AND- three (3) years of professional engineering experience;
- Option B: A PhD in engineering -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experience;
- Option C: Six (6) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:The most competitive candidates will have a BSEE degree and a PE license; superior technical writing and communication skills; experience with the preparation of complex electrical engineering studies; experience with conducting condition assessments and reliability studies of electrical systems and associated equipment, and knowledge of the operation and control strategies for Districts' wastewater facilities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This position will remain open until filled and may be closed at any time without prior notice. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.SELECTION PROCESS:
- Applications and Supplemental Questions will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience.
- Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to an oral interview.
- The selection process will consist of an oral interview weighted at 100%
- There will be a written assessment included as part of the interview.
- An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the interview based on the interview scores.
Please apply online at within the application period. You may attach your resume but they will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment application. Check your e-mail regularly throughout the recruitment process as notifications are sent via e-mail. Please make sure that your registered e-mail address is accurate and current. To ensure proper delivery add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.NOTE:The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test.To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Shelley Glasman at (562)-908-42288, ext. 1340.As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.