Job Summary

Provides electrical engineering services related to routine privately and publicly funded wastewater, stormwater, and flood protection infrastructure projects under direct oversight by a staff PE. Assists with technical analyses activities, ensuring adherence to MSD specifications/design standards and appropriate local, state, and federal regulations/guidelines. Assists with data gathering. Coordinates with operations staff, project managers, engineering consultants, and construction contractors to resolve electrical concerns. Performs design for small in-house electrical projects. Assists with the development and implementation of programmatic and in-house electrical initiatives related to KPDES Permit compliance, Consent Decree compliance, asset management, and USACE Flood Protection System operation and maintenance.  Performs design through commissioning project management activities.  Coordinates internal/external stakeholder input meetings. Assists in the development of cost estimates and cost verification for MSD project managers and planners.

Essential Job Functions

Provides electrical engineering services related to routine privately and publicly funded wastewater, stormwater, and flood protection infrastructure projects under direct oversight by a staff PE.  Provides technical support as needed across the Engineering and Operations Divisions.  Assists in the preparation for, and provides input during, internal and external stakeholder meetings in various settings. Actively performs quality assurance reviews for own work products, including evaluation for completeness, grammar, punctuation, and accuracy. Assists with technical analysis activities, ensuring adherence to MSD specifications/design standards and appropriate local, state, and federal regulations/guidelines. Assists with data gathering activities such as internet research for equipment and/or electrical utility data, field site visits for equipment nameplate information or installation details, interviewing operations staff in troubleshooting equipment failures, and/or researching various electrical codes. Assists with the development and implementation of programmatic initiatives related to KPDES Permit compliance, asset management, and USACE Flood Protection System operation and maintenance. Performs design through commissioning project management activities such as procuring planning, design and construction services, developing project cost estimates, tracking and managing assigned project schedules and budgets, developing risk management plans and schedule/budget variance recovery plans, and coordinating with project internal/external stakeholders. Coordinates with Operations staff to develop design documents for small in-house refurbishment and upgrade projects. Follows processes and procedures for expenditures in accordance with the MSD Procurement Regulations and Board Policies. Mentors Engineering Co-Ops to develop technical job functions/skills.    Submits records for working files and final retention per MSD policy and procedures.  Performs other duties as assigned.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary to the Work

Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, 3-phase and single-phase power, and general construction practices/methods; knowledge of MSD Design Manual, Standard Drawings and Standard Specifications and NFPA National Electric Code; skill in operating a PC and associated Windows environment software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite); skill in oral and written communication; ability to read, interpret and discuss detailed construction plans, one-line diagrams, and control schematics; ability to manage, plan and effectively prioritize multiple projects and initiatives;  ability to analyze problems and develop reasonable solutions;  ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in decision-making;  ability to work in a team environment; ability to be courteous and helpful under pressure; ability to work under heavy surges in workload and deadline pressure; ability to work 24 hour emergency response, various shifts and weekends.  

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program. Must be a certified Engineer-in-Training with the ability to obtain Professional Engineer’s license from the state of Kentucky. No experience required. Must possess a valid driver’s license.  Must have safe work and driving habits.