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Huntsville Utilities offers a customer service–driven environment, supported by industry‑leading technology, resources for employee development, and a mission‑focused culture.
Join us at Huntsville Utilities, where our team is committed to one goal: providing high‑quality, low‑cost, safe, and reliable electric, natural gas, and water service to our customers.
Compensation
- Offer Range: $110,864 – $134,139
- Broader Pay Band (for internal equity & career progression): $110,864 – $157,435
- Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt
- Benefits: Yes – See Benefits Web Page
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: Engineering Planning
Job Statement
Provides technical expertise and leadership within the Engineering Department. Handles complex engineering assignments, mentors junior staff, ensures compliance with system specifications, evaluates new products, and recommends improvements. Serves as a subject matter expert in electric line design and performs work with minimal oversight in an engineering lead capacity. Duties vary based on departmental workload and may include supervision of Intern employees.
Essential Duties
- Provides technical guidance to department staff; reviews documents for accuracy and applicability.
- Supervises and/or directs the project work of electric system designers.
- Mentors less experienced engineers in all aspects of electric line design.
- Conducts feasibility studies; prepares design reports, cost estimates, and system forecasts based on growth trends and modeling data.
- Ensures plans and specifications comply with HU policies, industry standards, and applicable codes (NEC, NESC).
- Performs constructability reviews and identifies design or maintenance deficiencies.
- Reviews, updates, and prepares electric construction standards; develops job drawings, material lists, cost estimates, and labor estimates.
- Prepares contracts for bidding to secure contractors for line construction, maintenance, and emergency rebuilds.
- Serves as project lead and may supervise engineers and designers on complex, broad‑scope projects.
- Stays current on industry standards and updates company specifications accordingly.
- Prepares and reviews project budgets and justifications.
Additional Duties
- Performs advanced engineering functions in the design and operation of electric distribution and transmission facilities.
- Resolves complex customer and technical issues beyond the scope of less experienced staff.
- Maintains relationships with City, County, and State entities; coordinates with other departments to address project impacts and resource needs.
- Evaluates new products and industry trends; recommends improvements.
- Responds to emergency call‑outs and manages restoration efforts as needed.
- Assists in determining restoration actions and priorities during emergencies.
- Promotes and enforces safety practices and policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education / Certifications / Training
- Degree from an ABET‑accredited school in Electrical Engineering required.
- Current Alabama Professional Engineering License, or ability to obtain licensure by comity within six months of hire.
Experience / Skills
- Minimum 10 years of practical experience with:
- 12–25 kV distribution systems
- 46/115/138/161 kV transmission systems
- Experience with NESC compliance and modeling software such as Synergi, ETAP, or equivalent.
- Ability to conduct system performance analysis and recommend improvements.
- Progressive experience in:
- Line design
- Development and revision of construction standards
- Codes for distribution and transmission systems
- Knowledge of materials, equipment, and system model planning.
- Experience with integrated business, design, and mapping systems.
Equipment
- Vehicle
- Computer
- Software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, NiSC, Bentley, Mapping/GIS software, etc.)
- Two‑way radio
- Telephone
- Calculator
Physical Demands / Environmental Conditions
- Sedentary office work
- Occasional extended work in inclement weather during storm‑related coordination
Other
- Strong interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills
- Ability to interact effectively and positively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong technical knowledge and teaching/mentoring skills
- Subject to recall and on‑call duty
- Must possess a current Alabama driver’s license
- All employees in safety‑sensitive positions are subject to periodic random drug and alcohol testing and testing based on reasonable suspicion
Competencies
- Accepting Responsibility
- Building and Demonstrating Respect
- Communicating Effectively
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Demonstrates Required Job Knowledge
- Displaying Technical Expertise
- Drives Quality & Excellence
- Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions
- Safety
- Solving Complex Problems
- Education
- Relevant Job Experience
- Longevity
Huntsville Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E‑Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. With advisement from the Department Head, review by the Compensation Analyst, and approval from the VP EE, HRD, or designee, duties may be amended to reflect changing organizational needs.