Supervising Engineer, Distribution Operations - City of Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee – Electric & Gas Utility has two immediate Supervising Engineer openings within its Power Delivery division in Distribution Operations.  Applications are being sought for engineering or engineering technology candidates, with a preference for a candidate with a background in Distribution Engineering.  The minimum requirements are outlined below.

ABOUT TALLAHASSEE

Tallahassee is a vibrant City that is home to Florida’s state government, two major universities – Florida State University and Florida A&M University, as well as one of the largest community colleges in the state – Tallahassee Community College.   Centrally located in the panhandle, Tallahassee is only hours away from white sandy Gulf beaches, Walt Disney World, and the Atlantic Ocean.  Tallahassee has one of the top parks and recreation departments in the country and was named an All America City three times.

Tallahassee’s Electric & Gas Utility provides reliable electric service to over 125,000 customers in a 221 square mile service territory that includes both the City of Tallahassee and portions of the unincorporated areas of Leon County.  As a full service, vertically integrated electric utility, Tallahassee has 725 MW of generation located at three sites, 62MW of solar under a Purchase Power Agreement, 224 miles of transmission (115kv & 230kv), 28 substations with two more in engineering, and 3,631 miles of distribution.  The City’s Electric Utility is registered as a Balancing Authority, Transmission Owner/Operator, and Generation Owner/Operator under the NERC Reliability Standards.

Tallahassee Electric has been recognized nationally and regionally for its strong performance.  These recognitions have included the APWA State Project of the Year Award, APPA E. F. Scattergood Award, three APPA DEED Energy Innovator Awards, FMEA Safety Award, six-time APPA Reliable Public Power Provider at the Gold level, APPA Smart Energy Provider designation, and Power Magazine naming the City’s Hopkins Generating Plant one of the Top Six Gas Fired Power Plants in the World.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This position provides engineering supervision for the Power Delivery team.  This engineering supervision includes managing a team of engineer and technicians responsible for the planning, design, and execution of distribution projects. It also includes assisting in the overall planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s Electric Power Delivery Operations facilities. This position includes serving as a technical advisor and reviewer for complex projects.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE and REQUIREMENTS 

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited college or university, or a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology with a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) designation.
• Minimum of six years of professional experience in planning, designing, operating, and maintaining electric distribution systems.
• Two years of supervisory experience in the areas mentioned above or in any electric utility field is preferred.

Desirable Skills:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and their applications.
• Experience with technical project management, including preparing cost estimates, specifications and bid/RFP documents.
• Ability to interpret drawings, diagrams and instruction manuals and able to prepare or modify drawings in electronic format.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain records and coordinate and/or supervise subordinates or assigned contractors.

 Individuals in these classifications are:

• Considered essential employees during emergency/storm events and must be able to work 16 hours per day for extended periods of time and may be required to be away from their family.
• Must possess a valid Class E State driver’s license at time of appointment.

HOW TO APPLY

A completed City of Tallahassee employment application is required. A resume may be attached to the application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants must apply on-line via the internet at https://www.talgov.com/employment/employment.aspx. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at (850) 891-8214

COMPENSATION

The City of Tallahassee offers competitive salary and benefits. In addition to competitive salaries, the City offers a full slate of benefits for its employees including a defined benefit pension plan, City contribution to a 401K plan, cafeteria style benefit offerings including Flexbucks, 12 paid holidays, personal leave, sick leave, and catastrophic leave.

The City of Tallahassee is an Equal Opportunity and Veteran’s Preference Employer.

If you have a disability requiring accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, in the Office of Diversity& Inclusion at (850) 891-8950 or at TLHADA@talgov.com. Preference will be given to veterans and spouses of veterans in accordance with Florida Statues 295.085.