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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.131 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II 20131203DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES COUNTY OF KAUAI ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II 5.131 SR -20, BU -13 Duties Summary: Performs routine professional engineering work requiring some judgment and experience in the review and analysis of electrical designs, plans and specifications for compliance with provisions of the electrical code and departmental standards; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class differs from the Electrical Engineer I in that the Electrical Engineer II performs routine professional engineering work in the design, review and /or analysis of electrical plans and specifications, which may include limited responsibilities and some degree of engineering judgment based on experience; whereas, the Electrical Engineer I assists in the design, review and /or analysis of electrical plans and specifications under close supervision and according towel kestablished practices and procedures. This class differs from the Electrical Engineer III in that the Electrical Engineer II performs routine professional engineering work in the review of electrical plans and specifications for compliance with code requirements, and may recommend approval or rejection of designs, plans, specifications, materials or methods prepared or proposed by private architects or engineers; whereas, the Electrical Engineer III performs moderately difficult engineering work in reviewing and approving electrical plans and specifications for compliance with code and departmental requirements, and recommends approval or rejection of designs, plans specifications, materials or methods prepared or proposed. Examples of 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.) • Assists in reviewing a variety of electrical designs, plans and specifications for adequacy of design and for compliance with code and departmental requirements; • Assists in the design and analysis of electrical and electronic systems for power distribution, street lighting, traffic signal, alarm and communication systems, etc.; • Prepares control diagrams and panel schedules; • Assists in the design and analysis of electrical systems for all types of building and structures including water systems deep -well and booster pumps and other structures requiring the utilization of electricity; Electrical Engineer II 2 5.131 • Checks and verifies correctness of calculations, determinations and assumptions made as to requirements, loads and capacities; • Makes field inspections and conducts field and office studies; • May meet and confer with architects and engineers on matters concerning the applications and technical interpretation of the code; • May serve as consultant to department personnel engaged in inspecting electrical construction work; • Makes appropriate recommendations to superiors; • Prepares specifications, cost and quantity estimates; • Keeps records of work done and prepares monthly payment estimates; • Compiles data and prepares maps and schematics; and • Assists with other phases or aspects of electrical engineering as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Class: Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering and one (1) year of professional engineering experience. License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license (Hawai'i Type 3 or equivalent). Knowledge of: the principles and practices of electrical engineering; engineering mathematics; techniques and methods of designing electrical and electronic systems; provisions of the National Electrical Code; functions and uses of new materials and devices; sources of engineering information. Ability to: prepare and interpret electrical plans and specifications for a variety of building and structures; conduct field studies to ascertain adequacy of existing electrical systems; analyze electrical designs and check engineering computations; conduct engineering research; interpret provisions of the Electrical Code; deal effectively with engineers, architects, contractors and the public. Health and Physical Condition: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the Electrical Engineer II 3 5.131 duties. Physical Effort Grouping: Light This is an amendment to the specification for the class, ELECTRICAL ENGINEER II, which was approved on May 18, 1992, and is to be substituted for that specification. APPROVED: DEC 0 3 2013 ` (Date) THOMAS T. TAKATSUKI Acting Director of Personnel Services