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An employee in this class performs supervisory and professional engineering work in the design and construction of electrical systems for County facilities. Responsibilities in building and sanitation operation and maintenance include directing all preventive maintenance, major repairs and alterations to electrical equipment and systems. An incumbent in the area of design and construction supervises the preparation and review of plans and specifications for the construction of power distribution and control systems for County buildings and sewerage facilities. Supervision is received from an administrative supervisor who reviews work through periodic reports, budget requests and discussions on major projects.
*Does related work as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and supervises varied maintenance activities, repairs, and alterations to the physical plant of County buildings and sewerage facilities, in such areas as power distribution, control and other major improvements;

• Reviews electrical plans, estimates and specifications submitted by consulting engineers and contracting firms on county construction and renovation projects;

• Supervises an engineering staff in the preparation and design of systems, plans, cost estimates, and contract specifications for the construction and alteration of power distribution and control systems in County buildings and sewerage facilities;

• Directs the inspection of electrical work being performed by contractors on electrical systems in County facilities;

• Diagnoses and repairs malfunctions in programmable logic controller-based control systems and modifies ladder logic of such systems in response to changing control needs;

• Makes periodic maintenance checks on electrical systems of facilities; reviews and approves recommendations for facility electrical improvement or repair submitted by supervisors; prepares estimates of labor and material costs;

• Prepares bid specifications on building supplies, equipment and outside labor used in the maintenance and repair of power and control systems in County facilities; reviews bids and submits reports;

• Acts as an engineering consultant to other County departments in matters relating to the improvement of electrical systems in County buildings and sewerage facilities.

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Pension

• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to taketime off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.

• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

*This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time

**Sponsorship is not available for this role

Salary Range: $84,616 to 140,392

OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, and eight (8) years of experience in the design and/or installation of electrical systems and equipment, including four (4) years as a Licensed Professional Engineer;
OR
b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and twelve (12) years experience in the design and/or installation of electrical systems and equipment, including four (4) years as a Licensed Professional Engineer;
OR
c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).
PROMOTIONAL
Either:
a) One (1) year of permanent competitive status as an Energy Engineer; or
OR
b) Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Electrical Engineer.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS:

• Thorough knowledge of the principals and practices of electrical engineering

• Thorough knowledge of the planning, design and construction of power and control systems in buildings and sewerage facilities

• Thorough knowledge of the procedures of inspection of building electrical equipment

• Thorough knowledge of the principals and practices of electrical engineering specification writing

• Thorough knowledge of construction estimating, including the relative cost and useful life of materials

• Good knowledge of programmable logic controllers and their application in control systems

• Good knowledge of modern developments, current literature and sources of information applicable to the field of power and control engineering

• Good knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes on building electrical construction

• Ability to plan, design, and prepare and review engineering plans and specifications for power and control systems in buildings and sewerage facilities

• Ability to perform electrical engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on electrical engineering problems

• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and review the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale

• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports

• Ability to prepare a budget of a unit or division and manage its allocated funds

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.