Staff Engineer (Protection and Controls)

JEA•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Individual continues to acquire knowledge and skills in a specific functional area by performing engineering assignments using standard analysis, procedures and techniques. Responsibilities may include performing moderate investigation and analysis, design tasks, preparing project documents and plans, editing specifications, conducting research and investigations and solving straight forward problems. Continues to receive moderate instruction to complete specific objectives and direction when encountering unconventional or complex problems and developing potential solutions. Completed work receives oversight to insure the application of sound professional judgment. Is expected to coordinate work with all internal and external stakeholders as required. Assists the manager with schedules, budgets and communications regarding specific assignments and projects. Assess and make recommended system design improvements, expansions or replacements under the direction and review of a manager or designee. Serve as a project manager of small to moderately complex utility projects through all phases including\: initial scoping, funding approvals, site selections, design, specifying and procuring equipment, coordinating construction, cost and budget management, final system checks, startup and final sign-off. Develop, implement and monitor engineering applications, tools, processes and services used to plan, maintain, troubleshoot, operate and improve the electrical, water or wastewater systems. Schedule plan, study, test and coordinate forecasting models in support of the electrical, water or wastewater systems. Prepare requests for proposal (RFP"), reviewing responses and making bid award recommendation based on JEA procurement guidelines and policy. Oversee complex field inspections including testing. Responsible to document and report non- conformance with design plans and specifications. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as required regarding engineering requirements and utility projects. Responsible for monitoring assigned utility system performance, includes coordinating with operators, investigating system failures, recommending corrective actions and improvement opportunities and providing training when necessary. Preparation of technical, financial or process analysis related reports. Preparation of written and verbal project status reports to include scheduling and financial performance details. Use complex computer simulation software and interpret results. Performs other job-related work as assigned.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) plus a minimum of two (2) years of engineering work experience within one or more of the specialty areas listed below OR A Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering plus at least one (1) year of engineering work experience within one or more of the specialty areas listed below.
Specialty Areas \: Electronics, Instrumentation and Controls, Reliability, Controls & Relay, or Relay
A valid driver 's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment.

Nice To Haves

FE/EIT is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

performing engineering assignments using standard analysis, procedures and techniques
performing moderate investigation and analysis
design tasks
preparing project documents and plans
editing specifications
conducting research and investigations
solving straight forward problems
coordinate work with all internal and external stakeholders as required
Assists the manager with schedules, budgets and communications regarding specific assignments and projects
Assess and make recommended system design improvements, expansions or replacements under the direction and review of a manager or designee
Serve as a project manager of small to moderately complex utility projects through all phases including\: initial scoping, funding approvals, site selections, design, specifying and procuring equipment, coordinating construction, cost and budget management, final system checks, startup and final sign-off
Develop, implement and monitor engineering applications, tools, processes and services used to plan, maintain, troubleshoot, operate and improve the electrical, water or wastewater systems
Schedule plan, study, test and coordinate forecasting models in support of the electrical, water or wastewater systems
Prepare requests for proposal (RFP"), reviewing responses and making bid award recommendation based on JEA procurement guidelines and policy
Oversee complex field inspections including testing
Responsible to document and report non- conformance with design plans and specifications
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as required regarding engineering requirements and utility projects
Responsible for monitoring assigned utility system performance, includes coordinating with operators, investigating system failures, recommending corrective actions and improvement opportunities and providing training when necessary
Preparation of technical, financial or process analysis related reports
Preparation of written and verbal project status reports to include scheduling and financial performance details
Use complex computer simulation software and interpret results
Performs other job-related work as assigned

Benefits

JEA offers a generous benefits and compensation package, with most benefits starting on your first day of employment
Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
Other Benefits: Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.
Dental
Vision
Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.
Health & Wellness To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.