Power Systems Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineering Associate II, III (CM-183-23E) Whittier

THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
invites applications for the position of:
Electrical Engineer/Electrical Engineering Associate in

Power Systems

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.

The Sanitation Districts are currently recruiting to fill two (2) Electrical Engineering Associate or Electrical Engineer positions in the Electrical and Instrumentation Design Section.

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION DESIGN SECTION
JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent will report to a Supervising Engineer and perform electrical power systems and instrumentation engineering for wastewater treatment plants, pumping plants, landfills and power generation facilities; develop electrical and instrumentation drawings and specifications; design low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems; design microprocessor and hardwired-based control systems; develop computer-based electrical engineering studies; develop electrical and instrumentation cost estimates and economic analyses; review consultant submittals; review contractor and vendor submittals, RFI responses, and contractor change-order claims; coordinate work with other Districts' sections and outside agencies; and perform other duties as required.

This position will be assigned to the Joint Administration Office in Whittier, CA. Initial salary placement will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Candidates must possess: A valid California Class C driver's license for positions performing on-the-job driving -AND- a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have two or more years' experience performing power systems engineering and design of low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems (control/instrumentation experience is desirable) for wastewater, power generation, petrochemical, or heavy industrial facilities projects; and a Bachelor and/or Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Systems.

The competitive process may cover a knowledge of :

• Power systems engineering and its application in wastewater treatment plants, pumping plants, petrochemical facilities, and/or power generation.
• Industrial controls including instrumentation and programmable logic controllers.
• Electrical drawings such as one-line diagrams, motor and circuit breaker control diagrams, wiring diagrams, plot plans, etc. and project cost estimation.
• Power system studies such as load flow, short circuit, motor starting, arc flash, and generator sizing.
• Protection coordination and protective device settings.
• National Electrical Code and its application in electrical design.
• Electrical, controls and instrumentation design in coordination with civil, mechanical and structural designs.

Ability to:

• Write technical documents such as preliminary design reports, specifications, and construction sequences.
• Perform construction contract administration work, including submittal reviews, responses to contractor requests for information, and extra work claims.
• Communicate effectively with audiences including, but not limited to coworkers, vendors, contractors, and management.

This posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice.

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%.
• An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the interview based on the interview scores.

To be considered, please complete an LACSD Employment Application at . You may attach your résumé to your online application, but not in lieu of a completed application. Applicants with the most desirable qualifications will be invited to an interview.

For additional questions regarding this posting, please contact Cara Morin at 562-908-4288 Ext. 1328 or at

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women, and disabled persons to apply.

Joint Administration Office, Whittier