ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Electrical Engineer performs all aspects of the planning and design of the City of Milwaukee’s street lighting system.

Design and Planning

• Plan and design street lighting facilities, including electrical circuit design, lighting unit selection and location, cable size and routing pipe and conduit installation, preliminary field investigation, and final site layout.
• Prepare street lighting plans, cost estimates, and work orders for lighting system designs related to area lighting projects, paving projects, facility improvements, and specialty lighting projects.
• Coordinate street lighting construction activity with City and other public and private agencies and utilities.
• Investigate requests for new or additional street lighting facilities.
• Compile and provide information to contractors, architects, public utilities, and City, County, and State agencies on current street lighting facilities, policies, and practices.

Administration and Documentation

• Ensure, through specifications and permitting comments, the protection of street lighting facilities in conjunction with City projects.
• Coordinate the relocation or adjustment of street lighting facilities in conjunction with other City projects, other public utilities, or governmental agencies.
• Perform tests and prepare reports on various types of street lighting materials, including recommending and developing specifications for purchase.
• Prepare design, specification and other required documents to submit to WisDOT for Local Force Account (LFA) Project and State/Federal funded project.
• Prepare resolutions and the supporting documents.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Electrical Engineer IIs must be willing and able to do the following:

• Lift and move items weighing up to 10 pounds on occasion.
• Work outdoors in variable and extreme weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow).
• Tolerate various environmental conditions indoors and out (e.g., noise, vibration, dirt and pollen).
• Perform physical activities in work environments that require walking and standing, crouching, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling.

The preplacement medical requirements for this title include the following:

• Physical exam
• Audiogram
• Vision test

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a school of engineering whose program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or verified equivalency. 
2. One year of professional experience in the design and review of electrical systems or electrical distribution systems.
3. Valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
4. A good driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

• Coursework in power distribution systems.
• Experience with lighting design concepts.
• Experience with AGi32 lighting software

Technical

• Knowledge of the practical applications of engineering principles, technology, and standards.
• Knowledge of the planning and design of lighting systems.
• Knowledge of electrical circuit design, methods, and site planning/layout.
• Knowledge and understanding of design codes and standards, such as National Electric Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• Ability to use computer programs such as the Microsoft office Suite and MicroStation (or other drafting software).
• Knowledge of remote terminal unit (RTU) and data concentrator based supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, telemetering, and communications.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates and work orders.
• Ability to read and interpret work related materials, such as governmental regulations and City ordinances.
• Knowledge of project management practices.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Interpersonal skills to positively and effectively interact with staff, other city departments, outside agencies, the public, and city officials.
• Written communication skills to develop professional correspondence.
• Verbal communication skills to share concise technical information with other staff members and management.
• Ability to effectively and tactfully handle inquiries from elected officials, the public, and other city departments.
• Ability to work cooperatively with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgment and Responsibility

• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize work, adjust to changing deadlines, and achieve objectives on time.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in various stages of completion.
• Ability to work well both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate information to solve problems.
• Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2KN) is $91,889 -$98,704 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $94,645 - $101,665 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

Employees who hold a current Professional Engineer License are paid an additional 3%.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves 
• Flexible Spending Arrangements
• Commuter Value Pass  

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.

• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.