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NextEra Energy

Principal Engineer

Juno Beach, FL · On-site

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field * Knowledge of interconnection procedures as ... Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Engineering Organization: NextEra Energy Project ...

NextEra Energy

Principal Engineer

Juno Beach, FL · On-site

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field * Knowledge of interconnection procedures as ... Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Engineering Organization: NextEra Energy Project ...

NextEra Energy

Nuclear Engineer Senior

Jupiter, FL · On-site

$97K - $133K/yr

This role focuses on reliability and lifecycle management of electrical and I&C (instrumentation ... Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Engineering Organization: Florida Power & Light ...

NextEra Energy

Sr Engineer - Gas Turbines

Juno Beach, FL · On-site

$104K - $143K/yr

Familiarity with interpreting electrical and communication plan-sets. Preferred Background ... Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Engineering Organization: NextEra Energy Resources ...

NextEra Energy

Sr Engineer - Gas Turbines

Juno Beach, FL · On-site

$104K - $143K/yr

Familiarity with interpreting electrical and communication plan-sets. Preferred Background ... Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Engineering Organization: NextEra Energy Resources ...

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An exempt electrical engineer is a professional who designs, develops, tests, and supervises the manufacturing of electrical equipment, systems, and components. The term 'exempt' refers to their employment status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), meaning they are typically salaried and not eligible for overtime pay. Exempt electrical engineers usually perform specialized or supervisory duties that require advanced knowledge and education. Their work environment may include offices, laboratories, or industrial sites, and they often collaborate with other engineers and technical staff. To qualify as exempt, they must meet specific criteria related to their job responsibilities and level of decision-making authority.

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Exempt Electrical Engineers often collaborate with professionals from various disciplines, such as mechanical, civil, and software engineering. One common challenge is effectively communicating technical requirements and design constraints across different specialties, which may have unique terminologies and priorities. Coordinating project timelines and ensuring all components integrate seamlessly can require strong project management and teamwork skills. Staying adaptable and open to feedback is essential for overcoming these hurdles and delivering successful project outcomes.

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ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION ENGINEER

City of Lake Worth Beach

Lake Worth, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Distribution Engineer.


his is a Full-Time, Exempt position based on a 40-hour work week with an hourly range of $32.34 to $43.53. This position is part of the Public Employees Union (PEU) collective bargaining agreement. The individual in this position will work out of the Electric Utility Building located at 1900 2nd Ave N, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460.

In addition, this position offers:

  • Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
  • 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
  • City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
  • Retirement Plan

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Distribution Engineering Manager (DEM) the Electrical Distribution Engineer (EDE) is responsible for ensuring that system designs and upgrades include features designed to yield improved reliability of all equipment/systems f. The EDE is tasked with providing the design of Overhead and Underground Residential Distribution (URD) for Electric Distribution Facilities in support of The City of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility Department strategic initiatives.

In cooperation with Transmission & Distribution (T&D), System Operations (SysOps), and other departments the EDE will participate in and help the utility’s efforts to improve reliability not only through improved suggestions to the line department management and field crews but also in capital project definition including design, commissioning, and implementation processes. Additionally, this position will require technical knowledge and/or interest of digital applications for modeling, designing, and system improvement.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participates in onsite Distribution Design of Overhead and Underground Electric Distribution projects, project deliverables and activities
  • Provides technical assistance to the Distribution Department as required
  • Develops project objectives and plans conferring with management using Microsoft project and excel.
  • Under the supervision of the DEM completes technical distribution projects
  • Designing, implementing, and/or maintaining digital distribution equipment such as automated capacitor banks, sectionalizing devices, and other smart equipment in coordination with protection and control group.
  • Attending meetings with management/and with contractors
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • This person must be able to work collaboratively with other members of the City of Lake Worth Beach staff, technology providers and contractors
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team depending on the assignment or situation
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking, with the ability to identify opportunities that can improve efficiency
  • Working knowledge of the planning, design construction or operation of utility scale electric distribution systems
  • Working knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance best practices
  • Coordinates and interfaces with other departments, construction, Transmission & Distribution (T&D), department planners, vendors, and contractors
  • Learns, interprets, adheres to and enforce company policies, i.e., Safety, Line Extension and the National Electric Safety Code
  • The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment in relation to the position.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.


COMPETENCIES:

  • Process improvement skills and/or certifications
  • Technical understanding of Electric Utility Distribution Systems
  • AutoCAD design, ability to gather and analyze data to create - modify One- Line CAD Drawings
  • Useful to have PoleForeman or similar software knowledge
  • Useful to have Milsoft and/or ArcGIS knowledge
  • Useful to have Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel experience
  • Safety awareness


OTHER:

  • This position has occasional expectation of evening and weekend work.
  • Perform field assistance during hurricane/storm recovery. Other duties as assigned during emergency situations such as storm recovery efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field preferred
  • Five or more years of successful experience in Electrical Distribution Systems
  • Preferable experience in the Electric Utility Industry, and has relevant work experience in the engineering, construction, operations, of Electric Utility T&D systems and/or components.
  • Must have a valid automobile Driver’s License

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Current State of Florida driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation.

Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment. Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lake Worth Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Lake Worth Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Applicants for positions with the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following:

Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119.

Furthermore, some of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth Beach workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with a union. Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.

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