Electrical Engineer IV (EN-24)

About the Department

Position Duties

• The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position. Reviews a variety of electrical designs, plans and specifications submitted by private and government architects and engineers for adequacy of design and for compliance with code and departmental requirements. Recommends approval or rejection of plans and specifications requiring decisions and interpretations affecting design or procedures. Prepares and/or analyzes designs of electrical and electronic systems for power distribution, street lighting, traffic signal, alarm and communication systems, etc. Analyzes designs of electrical systems for all types of buildings and structures including water systems deep-well and booster pumps and other structures requiring the utilization of electricity. Checks and verifies correctness of calculations, determinations and assumptions made as to requirements, loads and capacities. Reviews plans and specifications for major buildings and structures involving complex computations and difficult interpretations of the Electrical Code. Meets and confers with architects, engineers, and department personnel on matters concerning the application and technical interpretation of the Electrical Code. Conducts field and office studies of electrical systems and makes necessary recommendations. Prepares complex contracts and specifications for equipment as appropriate. Initiates inquiries and analyzes reports on characteristics and uses of new or alternate materials and devices and determines their acceptability. Prepares correspondence and reports on technical engineering matters. May supervise lower-level professional and sub-professional personnel.