Engineer-In-Training I (Vacancy)

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Engineer-In-Training I (Vacancy)

Salary

$28.61 - $42.90 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-1028-V4

Department

60 Department of Public Utilities

Division

Division of Power

Opening Date

05/20/2024

Closing Date

6/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

The Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power, is accepting applications for the position of Engineer-In-Training within the Distribution Engineering Section. Under general supervision of a professional engineer, this full-time position will be primarily responsible for performing entry-level practical engineering work with substations and protection and controls. Specialization in the electrical engineering discipline is preferred due to the nature of work to be performed in this position.

Other duties include:

• learning to coordinate, prepare, and review plans for modifications to distribution, transmission, substation equipment;

• learning to system plan including determining equipment capacities and protection coordination;

• learning to perform field investigations;

• learning to program and test protective relays;

• troubleshooting equipment mis-operations;

• assisting with testing and fault locating on underground cables;

• calculating available fault currents for customers.

This role is multifaceted and consists of approximately 20% field work and 80% office work. Applicants for this role should be highly-motivated self-starters that are looking to quickly learn all aspects of electric utility system planning, substation engineering, control and protection, and distribution automation.

Under general supervision of a professional engineer, is responsible for performing entry level practical engineering work; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Makes surveys, studies and reports of topography, utilities usage and new equipment for the preparation of work orders and contracts;

Learns to prepare and review engineering plans and designs for structures, facilities, or systems;

Learns to review construction documents for compliance with building and other codes;

Learns to prepare and review reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions;

Learns to prepare proposals and specifications for new construction and facilities repair projects;

Learns to prepare estimates of costs and quantities of supplies and equipment necessary for construction; learns to test and examine equipment;

Learns to prepare technical reports and support data;

Learns to tabulates and evaluate bids on contracts;

Learns to provide technical assistance to contractors in the field;

May observe construction and provide recommendations concerning construction activities;

May attend review meetings with in-house and outsourced providers;

May design simple systems or work order plans for use in the field;

May perform site inspections of projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

Possession of a valid Engineer Intern certificate by the end of the probationary period.

Specialization in the discipline for which appointment is being made may be required for some positions and will be incorporated in the job postings, as appropriate.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 24-1028-V4

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Kristi Sergent

Department of Public Utilities

Division of Power

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-1874

E: klsergent@columbus.gov

Applicants may inspect and acquire a copy of the City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities EEO Plan by visiting the DPU website at http://utilities.columbus.gov/

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Agency

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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