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City of New Bern

Electric Engineering Manager (00360)

City of New Bern, New Bern, North Carolina, United States, 28560

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General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate management and difficult professional and administrative work in the development, design, and operation of electrical engineering projects; does related work as required.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Utilities.

Extensive management and supervision is exercised over the Staff Engineer, Electrical Engineer Technician(s) and GIS Technician(s).

Essential Functions / Typical Tasks

Develops long range plans of department; estimates project cost; prepares lists of construction materials for purchasing and gives advice on construction projects.

Manages and Supervises the Staff Engineer, Electrical Engineer Technician and GIS Technician.

Mentors and facilitates the succession planning within the division. Develops training program for the department.

Makes surveys and studies based on economic engineering practices in order to prepare plans for proposed construction projects.

Coordinates with other utility and City engineering personnel to avoid conflicts of utilities construction projects with other services.

Drafts specifications for equipment and materials used in construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical system.

Makes on-site inspections of work to ensure compliance with plans.

Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical engineering

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of electric distribution systems

Ability to prepare, review and interpret engineering plans and specifications

Ability to conduct research projects

Skill in the use of various electrical engineering instruments

Ability to calculate stresses and deflections in structures

Ability to prepare technical reports

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates

Requirements Education And Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in electrical engineering or related field and considerable experience in electrical engineering.

Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN.

THE CITY OF NEW BERN IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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