Electric Engineer
City of Weatherford Weatherford, Texas, United States
- Location: Weatherford, Texas, United States
- Categories: Engineering
- Job Type:
- Posted: Jul 21, 2026
Job Description:
Electric Engineer
Description
Position: Electrical Engineer FLSA: Exempt Department: Utilities - Electric Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday; position subject to after hours/overtime. Reports To: Director of Electric Utilities Positions Supervised: Electric Engineer TechnicianJob Summary
The Electrical Engineer will plan, design, and coordinate the installation and maintenance of the City of Weatherford's electric distribution system.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Reviews, designs, and provides feedback for residential, commercial, and subdivision construction permit requests.
- Designs overhead and underground electric distribution circuits.
- Coordinates and provides oversight for construction projects with developers, contractors, and City personnel.
- Develops and maintains the maintenance program for the electric distribution system and electric substations.
- Performs electric system analysis using electric system modeling software.
- Performs system planning for the electric distribution system.
- Performs system protection studies and determines protective relay settings.
- Special projects include distribution automation (FLISR).
- Other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge in engineering design, analysis, and project management.
- Knowledge in computer skills including AutoCAD, Excel, Word, and engineering analysis software.
- Ability to read and interpret reports, records, blueprints, maps, gauges, dials, meters, and technical handbooks, including local, state, and federal regulations.
- Ability to perform advanced mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Regular, reliable, and punctual levels of attendance are essential job functions and expectations of this position.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders up to 15 feet and climb in and out of workplace equipment.
- Must be able to crawl, reach, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, and crouch when performing job duties.
- Is required to be able to carry, balance, lift, push, pull, and reach equipment and material weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Hearing and vision must be satisfactory to the degree that duties may be performed effectively and safely.
Environmental Conditions
- Majority of work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled facility.
- Work outdoors will be required in all types of weather conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Must have a valid Texas Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
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