ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I & II

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

This position will be filled at the level of Electrical Engineer I (PG 2EN) or Electrical Engineer II (PG 2GN), depending upon the qualifications of the candidate and the needs of the Department of Public Works (DPW). 

Candidates will be placed on the highest-level eligible list for which they qualify.

The Electrical Engineer performs all aspects of the planning and design of the City of Milwaukee’s street lighting system.

Design and Planning:

• Plan and design street lighting facilities, including electrical circuit design, lighting unit selection and location, cable size and routing pipe and conduit installation, preliminary field investigation, and final site layout.
• Prepare street lighting plans, cost estimates, and work orders for lighting system designs related to area lighting projects, paving projects, facility improvements, and specialty lighting projects.
• Coordinate street lighting construction activity with City and other public and private agencies and utilities.
• Investigate requests for new or additional street lighting facilities.
• Compile and provide information to contractors, architects, public utilities, and City, County, and State agencies on current street lighting facilities, policies, and practices.

Administration and Documentation:

• Ensure, through specifications and permitting comments, the protection of street lighting facilities in conjunction with City projects.
• Coordinate the relocation or adjustment of street lighting facilities in conjunction with other City projects, other public utilities, or governmental agencies.
• Perform tests and prepare reports on various types of street lighting materials, including recommending and developing specifications for purchase.
• Prepare documents to submit to Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for Local Force Account (LFA) projects.
• Prepare resolutions and the supporting documents.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date.  You can find further information relative to the City’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy here.

Both Electrical Engineer I & II:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a school of engineering whose program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). NOTE: Students with senior status may apply for Electrical Engineer I but may not be appointed until their degree has been completed.

2. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Coursework in power distribution systems.
• Experience with lighting design concepts.
• Experience with AGi32 lighting software

Technical:

• Knowledge of electrical energy distribution systems.
• Knowledge of the planning and design of lighting systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of design codes and standards, such as National Electric Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
• Ability to use computer programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MicroStation (or other drafting software).
• Knowledge of remote terminal unit (RTU) and data concentrator based supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, telemetering, and communications.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates and work orders.

Communication and Interpersonal:

• Interpersonal skills to positively and effectively interact with staff, other city departments, outside agencies, the public, and city officials.
• Ability to read and interpret work related materials, such as governmental regulations and city ordinances.
• Written communication skills to develop professional correspondence.
• Ability to effectively and tactfully handle inquiries from elected officials, the public, and other city departments.
• Ability to work cooperatively with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgment and Responsibility:

• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize work, adjust to changing deadlines, and achieve objectives on time.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in various stages of completion.
• Ability to work well both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate information to solve problems.

Electrical Engineer I: The current salary range (Pay Range 2EN) is $61,325-$65,989 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $63,165-$67,969 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

Electrical Engineer II: The current salary range (Pay Range 2GN) is $67,459 -$74,974 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $69,482 - $77,223 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

Those with a Professional Engineer License will be paid an additional 3%.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Lave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass
• For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of related education, experience and accomplishments, written tests, interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral, performance tests or personal interviews. Information from the selection process will be used to make a hiring decision. Selected candidates will be transferred and/or promoted to the position.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.

• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.