ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (COA)

Position Title:
Senior Electrical Engineer

Division Name:
Office of Engineering Services

Location:
Atlanta, Georgia

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday

Role Overview:
The Senior Electrical Engineer provides technical engineering support tour water department. This includes overseeing the operations and maintenance staff, developing scopes of work, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and participating in facility upgrades and project reviews. The position requires a seasoned professional capable of managing complex projects independently while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and maintain compliance with relevant permits and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations and Maintenance Support:

• Evaluate and monitor activities at OWTR facilities.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, and automation problems.
• Develop scopes of work to address operational and maintenance issues.

Project Coordination:

• Collaborate on the design and review of facility rehabilitation and upgrades.
• Participate in design review meetings and ensure comprehensive plans meet project objectives.
• Oversee start-up activities for new and upgraded facilities.

Quality and Performance Management:

• Monitor and control project progress, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions.
• Direct synchronized execution of project activities to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Evaluate and establish departmental performance metrics while validating data accuracy.

Team Supervision and Development:

• Supervise staff, encourage professional growth, and develop project-specific teams as required.

Decision-Making Scope:

• Apply organizational policies and select from multiple methods to accomplish tasks.
• Establish work methods, performance standards, and timelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Proficient in civil, mechanical, environmental, and electrical engineering principles.
• Familiar with water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, and pumping systems.
• Expertise in engineering techniques, compliance strategies, and system design.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, time management, and communication skills.
• Talent for optimizing complex processes and motivating teams.
• Proficiency in logical reasoning to evaluate solutions and outcomes.

Abilities:

• Plan and prioritize tasks effectively while maintaining attention to detail.
• Use sound judgment for decision-making and problem-solving.
• Interpret technical drawings and manage contract negotiations.

Educational and Professional Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental Systems Engineering.
  • 10-15 years of relevant experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5-10 years of water/wastewater treatment experience.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia or eligibility to obtain within one year.

Work Environment:
The position requires the ability to perform physical tasks and work in varying environmental conditions typical of water and wastewater treatment facilities.