Engineer III or Senior Engineer

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Note: this position may be filled as an Engineer III or one level higher as a Senior Engineer dependent upon the selected candidate’s experience.

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The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. An Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied.

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The Senior Engineer manages work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. The Senior Engineer is expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. Employees in the Senior Engineer position are fully competent in the use of concepts and procedures. The Senior Engineer identifies problems, develops solutions and takes action to resolve.

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Candidates should have experience designing:

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  Duct bank systems, vault rooms and primary meter deliveries

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  Three-phase commercial projects like apartment complexes and mixed-use developments

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  Industrial large load customer sites

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Responsibilities

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• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity, • Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities, • Deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team, • Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity, • Conducts engineering and related studies • Completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; increasingly competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems, • Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies, • Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities, • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills, • Maintains accurate records and files, and • Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally

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Basic Requirements - Engineer III

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  Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program OR state registration as a Professional Engineer. A Master's degree in engineering can be considered in lieu of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.

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  Minimum 4 years of relevant engineering experience.

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Basic Requirements - Senior Engineer

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  Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program OR state registration as a Professional Engineer. A Master's degree in engineering can be considered in lieu of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.

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  Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience and state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) OR

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  Minimum 6 years of relevant engineering experience without state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).

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Additional Preferred Qualifications

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• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.• Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.• Experience in the utility industry.• Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.• Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles.• Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.• Good written and oral communication skills.

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Mobility Classification - Hybrid

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Additional Preferred Qualifications

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• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.• Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.• Experience in the utility industry.• Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.• Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles.• Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.• Good written and oral communication skills.

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Travel Requirements

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Not required

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Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No

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Represented/Union Position No

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Visa Sponsored Position No

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Posting Expiration Date

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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