• Job Description

  Req#: 5000895301006

  Posting Close Date

  Jan 18, 2024

  Location of Position

  Administration - Ops Complex-BLDA

  Pay Range

  Engineer Associate:
  Pay Range: $66,068-$95,065-Annually

  Engineer:
  Pay Range: $78,734-$119,721-Annually

  Additional Locations

  Salary/Hourly

  Salaried

  Position Requirements

  Minimum Qualifications:

  ASSOCIATE ENGINEER:

  Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering.
  • Power Systems coursework preferred
  • No related work experience required
  • Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for the position.
  • Copy of transcripts is required

  Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

  • Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam administered by the National Council for Engineering Examiners within 6 months of hire.
  • Must be able to possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

  ENGINEER:

  Minimum Qualifications in addition to ASSOCIATE ENGINEER .

  • Minimum 4 years of related work experience.
  • Professional Engineer Licensed in the State of Colorado.

  Job Description

  ENGINEER ASSOCIATE:

  Position Summary

  Under direct supervision, assists with planning studies and project design from concept to completion on small or entry type projects. Assist on maintenance of existing facilities, models, systems, and equipment analyzing/diagnosing issues and improvements through field investigations, testing, and engineering.

  ENGINEER:

  Position Summary

  Under general supervision, completes planning studies and project design from concept to completion on small or entry type projects including project management, development of contract documents, bid/proposal documents, and services during construction. Assist on maintenance of existing facilities, models, systems, and equipment analyzing/diagnosing issues and improvements through field investigations, testing, and engineering.

  Supervisory Responsibilities

  ENGINEER ASSOCIATE:

  This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

  ENGINEER:

  This position may have formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  ASSOCIATE ENGINEER:

  • Power distribution and control through 25,000 volts
  • power generation
  • Perform a variety of analysis such as load and power flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, switching transient, power factor correction, voltage drop, power quality
  • Develop one-line diagrams
  • Design low and medium voltage power distribution systems
  • Understanding of the National Electric Code
  • Develop protection schemes and switchgear requirements
  • Layout conduit, wireway, and ductbanks
  • Assist with planning studies, project design and maintenance improvement projects from conception through construction.
  • Analyze routine technical, engineering and operational problems.
  • Collect data through field observation/measurement, laboratory use, and other forms of research and analyses.
  • Assist with the preparation of planning studies, contract plans and specifications. Coordinate construction inspection and contract administration.
  • Analyze and gather data to assist identifying engineering and planning problems.
  • Perform investigations, calculations and sketches necessary to complete planning studies, finished designs and construction specifications on less complex projects.
  • Perform related work as required.

  ENGINEER:

  • Manage and complete planning studies, project design of capital and maintenance improvement projects from conception through construction.
  • Identify and analyze routine and complex technical, engineering and operational problems. Review
  • and perform related studies, calculations and sketches.
  • Coordinate and collect data through field observation/measurement, laboratory use, and other forms of research and analyses.
  • Review, plan, and perform pricing and costing activities, quantity takeoffs/estimates, assembles, and checks data.
  • Review and prepare planning studies, contract plans and specifications. Coordinate construction inspection and contract administration.
  • Analyze engineering and planning problems and recommends solutions.
  • Perform investigations, calculations and sketches necessary to complete planning studies, finished designs and construction specifications on less complex projects.
  • Perform related work as required.
  • Perform work on all types of electrical, instrumentation, control,communications, fire alarm, security, power distribution and control through 25,000 volts, power generations, SCADA, grounding, and corrosion control with some oversight:
  • Perform a variety of analysis such as load and power flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, harmonics, switching transient, power factor correction, voltage drop, efficiency, power quality, and signal attenuation.
  • Develop one-line diagrams and control schematics
  • Design low and medium voltage power distribution systems and grounding systems
  • Expert in knowledge and understanding of the National Electric Code
  • Develop protection schemes and switchgear requirements
  • Layout conduit, wireway, and ductbanks
  • Design PLC SCADA networks and industrial fiber optic networks
  • Develop Process and Instrumentation Diagrams
  • Select Instrumentation
  • Develop control strategies
  • Develop control panel layouts
  • Develop I/O lists

  About Denver Water

  Denver Water is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

  Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received. Denver Water reserves the right to either close or extend a posting.

  Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.5 million people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. Denver Water aspires to be the best water utility in the nation. The organization is a responsible steward of the resources, assets, and natural environment entrusted to us to provide a high-quality water supply, a resilient and reliable system, and excellent customer service.

  Denver Water offers excellent benefits that include a pension plan, 401K Plan with a 3% match, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Health and Dental coverage, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. A background check will be conducted to verify the information submitted on the application. Please be sure that all information on the application is correct and complete, do not say "see resume". If the application is not fully completed, we (Denver Water), will not accept your application.

  We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all Denver Water property.

  An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and alcohol. A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position.

  Denver Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, People of Color, veterans, and people with disabilities.

  Brianna Vega

  1600 W. 12th Ave.

  Denver, CO. 80204-3412

  Brianna.vega@denverwater.org

  EOE/MF

• About the company

  Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.5 million people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. Established in 1918, the utility is a public agency funded by water rates and new tap fees, not taxe...

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