Senior Designer (Electrical) - Metropolitan Water District - Los Angeles, CA - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: Metropolitan Water District
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of twenty-six cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitan's mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitan's facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five conventional water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.6 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 800 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants.
SENIOR DESIGNER (Electrical)
The Engineering Services Group, Facility Development Section, has one (1) opening for a Senior Designer (Electrical) within the Design Unit, Power Design Team at Metropolitan's Headquarters located in downtown Los Angeles, California.
JOB SUMMARY
This is a senior level electrical designer position (requiring a minimum of four years of electrical design experience) involving the preparation and checking of electrical design drawings for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). The position requires applying working knowledge of Metropolitan electrical design and drafting standards, industry methods, and practices, and familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and construction practices.
This position is responsible for developing design drawings on assigned phases of large projects and preparing complete design drawing packages of smaller projects. The Sr. Electrical Designer will be expected to participate in field investigations and studies, prepare preliminary and final design drawings pertaining to a variety of engineering projects. The Sr. Electrical Designer will perform design and drafting using computer-aided drafting applications. Metropolitan uses primarily MicroStation 2-D and 3-D software (V8i SSIII), as well as Descartes.
JOB DUTIES
* Leads and reviews design work to ensure conformance with codes and standards.
* Leads and reviews presentation, detailing, and organization of drawings.
* Leads and performs project facility site planning.
* Leads, gathers, and compiles cost and schedule data from multiple disciplines for project budget and schedule; recommends project design resources.
* Leads and provides project quality assurance and quality control review for conformance with drawing design standards.
* Leads, prepares, and updates drawing design standards.
* Leads and conducts research, data collection, and presents technical data and findings.
* Acts as Project Manager; plans, coordinates, and conducts projects with area of responsibility including monitoring scope, quality, budget and schedule.
* Performs other related Designer duties as required.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or general education development test (GED) and six years of increasingly responsible, relevant experience; or five years of relevant experience and twelve quarter units or eight semester units from an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Required Knowledge of: Design drawing practices, procedures, and standards in area of responsibility; mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; facility design and layout; applicable codes and regulations (comprehensive understanding of NEC); construction and fabrication practices; estimating; quality assurance and quality control practices; proficient in computer aided drafting software (MicroStation V8i SSIII); project management; and current office technology and equipment.
Required Skills and Abilities to: Perform calculations; research; manage projects; analyze and interpret data; organize and prioritize work; use computer aided drafting software (including 3-D application); prepare and deliver presentations; prepare technical reports and correspondence; use independent judgment and exercise discretion; problem solve; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment; lead and train; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Valid California Class C Driver's License that allows you to drive in the course of your employment
JOB REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND VISION REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the job duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties.
Physical Demands: The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as paper, books, or small parts; driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Work Schedule: 9/80 with alternating Fridays off
Job-Related Selection Criteria:
* 50% Technical knowledge/skills (electrical design experience, computer skills)
* 20% Job Preparation (education, experience, and training relevant to the position)
* 10% Customer Service and Teamwork
* 10% Oral Communication
* 10% Written Communication
100% Total
Benefits:
* Competitive compensation
* Excellent medical, dental, life, and vision
* Retirement plans, including pension plan and 401k
* Tuition reimbursement
* Training and advancement opportunities
* On-site fitness center
* Excellent working environment
* Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
* Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link:
http://www.mwdh2o.com/PDF_Careers/benefits.pdf
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To receive a copy of the complete job description, please send an email to [email protected]
Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities may be requested by calling (213) 217-7738 at least 5 working days in advance of the scheduled examination date(s).
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