Project Engineer

Manager - Production Engineering

Starting minimum salary: $85,674 (commensurate with experience)

Exempt

Provide engineering and project management toward the completion of capital construction projects, engineering studies and reports, and capital planning and budgeting.

Understand general plant and distribution system.

Support plant electrical engineer(s) with SCADA system administration, troubleshooting, operation, upgrades, commissioning, and facility startups.

Assist plant and engineering personnel in electrical power distribution operation and maintenance.

Provide highly technical troubleshooting of advanced control systems and plant processes.

Responsible for electrical engineering review and design, as well as diverse engineering applications.

Develop and refine preliminary project scope, schedule, and budget to ensure enough resources are available to accomplish the project. Recommend potential changes to the scope and schedule to maintain project within the limits of the available resources.

Coordinate planning and completion of projects internally with operations, maintenance and planning, and externally with utilities, governmental agencies, neighborhoods, and customers to minimize negative impacts and maximize use of limited resources. Coordination shall consider planned paving and road construction, limitations on work hours, existing and planned land use, proposed improvements, and customer concerns.

Prepare preliminary, in-progress, and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects, or supervise in-house staff or consultants in the preparation of these documents.

Approve final plans as appropriate by stamping Professional Engineering (P.E.) seal and signing plans prepared under your direction, or by providing guidance, direction, and recommendations regarding project plans completed and stamped by other in-house staff under your supervision, or by outside consultants.

Provide clear and concise contract documents in a timely fashion that incorporates appropriate technical standards, in-house procedures, and policies, while meeting the company procurement requirements and capital project authorization procedures.

Manage projects during construction within project budget, negotiate change orders with contractors, and submit Change Actions as appropriate in a timely fashion to adjust the project budget for anticipated changes in scope or conditions. Resolve technical, contractual, and customer service issues in an efficient, cost-effective manner, within appropriate budgetary and empowerment levels.

Possess a basic knowledge of contracts and agreements to prepare, interpret, and administer these documents when working in conjunction with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), Metro Louisville/Jefferson County Government, agencies, developers, main extension applicants, other utilities, consultants, and contractors. Coordination with in-house Legal and Purchasing is essential in the development, interpretation, and administration of these documents.

Maintain a professional competency by self education and attendance at seminars, training sessions, and meetings of professional organizations. Maintain in-house competency through attendance at sponsored training opportunities.

Be available to rotate to other facilities and engineering positions to gain experience with other engineering functions, which may also include a 2-3 year rotation with responsibilities to be on-call on weekdays and/or weekends every 4-6 weeks to respond to operational needs of the Company.

Perform other duties as assigned.

None

Generally, in an office environment, but expected to regularly visit outdoor facilities during design and construction of projects. Will require hands-on trouble shooting of electrical distribution systems and control systems. Will interact frequently with front-line operations and maintenance personnel. May require periodic visits to other facilities, governmental offices, customers, developers, and consultants. Occasional overnight travel may be necessary for attendance at offsite training, plant or site visits, and/or conferences. Standard work week is 40 hours.

Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college or university in the following engineering disciplines: Electrical, (or equivalent); and

Three (3) years' experience in design and construction, with at least one (1) year experience in the design and construction of water or wastewater facilities or equivalent utility or process facilities. Three (3) years' experience in the design, implementation, and operation of industrial control systems including instrumentation, automation (PLCs), and SCADA systems; and

Currently registered and in good standing as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or registered in another state and can obtain registration in Kentucky; or have successfully passed the Professional Engineer's Exam and awaiting Licensure; and

Valid driver's license.

Master's Degree from and ABET accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

Louisville Water provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.