SENIOR ENGINEER ELECTRIC UTILITY

Code: 03316 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Performs the more complex field and office engineering tasks involved in the design, maintenance and construction of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and required systems concerned with generating and providing electrical energy and distributing same for such purposes as power, heat, and illumination; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Designs overhead and underground electrical distribution lines; makes system load studies and forecasts.
• Takes readings and computes efficiencies and various operating and incremental costs for generating units.
• Performs the more complex computations relating to interconnected operation.
• Establishes and coordinates the interchange of electrical capacity and energy with interconnected electrical utilities.
• Performs evaluations of a complex nature relating to equipment and system performance and prepares reports, recommendations and specifications based on these evaluations.
• Designs mechanical systems, high-voltage electrical substations, foundations and structures.
• Determines distribution transformer sizes and locations.
• Designs and coordinates systems for current and over-voltage protection.
• Designs and recommends outdoor and indoor lighting arrangement and equipment.
• Designs customer substations, metering and service arrangements.
• Conducts engineering cost studies.
• Prepares specifications for the purchase of material and equipment.
• Prepares engineering estimates on major projects involving generation station operation encompassing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and structural engineering.
• Determines boiler efficiencies; prepares graphs and charts in conjunction with the determination of fuel rates.
• Conducts the testing and setting of protective relays.
• Provides guidance and assistance to subordinates in the performance of their work.
• Recommends equipment modifications.
• Prepares clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Drafts correspondence pertaining to engineering programs and activities
• Maintains essential records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Experience

Two years of electrical engineering experience.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the civil, electrical and mechanical engineering problems involved in the design, maintenance and construction of electrical generating structures and/or systems.
• Knowledge of the principles of electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of the procedures used in making engineering surveys.
• Knowledge of the form, content, and preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of the accepted techniques of drafting.
• Knowledge of the techniques used to prepare graphs and charts.
• Knowledge of mathematical, physical and engineering sciences.
• Ability to apply fundamental electrical, civil, and mechanical engineering concepts, theories and practices to achieve engineering objectives.
• Ability to design and prepare more difficult construction plans, specifications and varied working drawings.
• Ability to make and direct the making of surveys.
• Ability to make difficult engineering calculations.
• Ability to organize assigned technical, civil, electrical or mechanical engineering work and develop effective work methods.
• Ability to organize analyze, interpret and evaluate data in the solution of engineering problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of the utility company, members of other governmental units, and interested citizens.
• Ability to prepare accurate and informative reports.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Possession of a professional engineer's license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the college degree.