Staff Engineer (Mechanical)

Individual continues to acquire knowledge and skills in a specific functional area by performing engineering assignments using standard analysis, procedures and techniques.  Responsibilities may include performing moderate investigation and analysis, design tasks, preparing project documents and plans, editing specifications, conducting research and investigations and solving straight forward problems.  Continues to receive moderate instruction to complete specific objectives and direction when encountering unconventional or complex problems and developing potential solutions.  Completed work receives oversight to insure the application of sound professional judgment.  Is expected to coordinate work with all internal and external stakeholders as required.  Assists the manager with schedules, budgets and communications regarding specific assignments and projects. 

• Assess and make recommended system design improvements, expansions or replacements under the direction and review of a manager or designee.
• Serve as a project manager of small to moderately complex utility projects through all phases including: initial scoping, funding approvals, site selections, design, specifying and procuring equipment, coordinating construction, cost and budget management, final system checks, startup and final sign-off.
• Develop, implement and monitor engineering applications, tools, processes and services used to plan, maintain, troubleshoot, operate and improve the electrical, water or wastewater systems.
• Schedule plan, study, test and coordinate forecasting models in support of the electrical, water or wastewater systems.
• Prepare requests for proposal (RFP’s), reviewing responses and making bid award recommendation based on JEA procurement guidelines and policy.
• Oversee complex field inspections including testing.  Responsible to document and report non- conformance with design plans and specifications.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as required regarding engineering requirements and utility projects.
• Responsible for monitoring assigned utility system performance, includes coordinating with operators, investigating system failures, recommending corrective actions and improvement opportunities and providing training when necessary.
• Preparation of technical, financial or process analysis related reports.
• Preparation of written and verbal project status reports to include scheduling and financial performance details.
• Use complex computer simulation software and interpret results.   
• Performs other job-related work as assigned.

_OPEN REQUIREMENTS: _

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) plus a minimum of two (2) years of engineering work experience within one or more of the specialty areas listed below (See Engineering Disciplines and Specialty Areas).

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Master of Science degree in Engineering plus at least one (1) years of engineering work experience within one or more of the specialty areas listed below (See Engineering Disciplines and Specialty Areas).

Discipline:

Mechanical Engineering

Specialty Areas:

Power plant generation, reliability, thermodynamics, heat transfer, pumps

Sub-specialty Area:

Electric Generation

Note: For engineers in a Water/Wastewater or Environmental track, in order to promote to the 3rd level engineer, a PE must be obtained. In order to sit for the PE exam, applicants are required to pass the EIT/FE exam to qualify.

_LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:_

• A valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment.
• FE or EIT is strongly preferred. _PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:_//

Sitting

Up to 7 hours per day

Lifting

Up to 2 hours per day

Walking

Up to 4 hours per day

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Up to 50 max. pounds

Standing

Up to 4 hours per day

Pushing

Will not generally apply Bending

Up to 3 hours per day

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Up to 50 max. pounds

Squatting

Up to 2 hours per day

Pulling

Up to 1 hour per day

Stooping

Up to 2 hours per day

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Up to 50 max. pounds

Reaching

Up to 2 hours per day

Climbing

Up to 1 hour per day

Balancing

Up to 1 hour per day

Stairs

Up to 1 hour per day

Twisting

Up to 1 hour per day

Ladder

Up to 1 hour per day

Crawling

Up to 2 hours per day

Poles

Will not generally apply

Kneeling

Up to 2 hours per day

Outdoors

Up to 5 hours per day

Unusual hearing or vision demands:

None specified.

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Other physical demands or notes:

JEA employees should not attempt to lift, pull, or push a load in excess of 50 lbs. without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, pushing, or pulling in an awkward position, when outdoors or walking in non-paved areas.

Must possess sufficient strength and agility to perform lifting, climbing, and carrying of tools and equipment. Able to wear appropriate safety equipment; work at heights and perform arduous duties.

Title: Staff Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: null

Requisition ID: 13088