ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 1032

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs professional engineering work in preparing or reviewing estimates, specifications and plans for the construction, alteration or reconstruction of electrical systems in County buildings, bridges or related projects. Work is sometimes performed in the field and involves frequent contact with consulting engineers and contractors. Supervision is exercised over a small number of technical personnel. Work is performed with wide latitude of technical independence, and is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through discussions and inspections, principally for determining general progress and adherence to departmental policies and regulations. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises and participates in the preparation of plans, cost estimates and contract specifications for the construction, reconstruction or alteration of electrical systems in County buildings, bridges or other related projects;

Reviews plans, estimates and specifications of electrical systems prepared by consulting engineers, and makes recommendations to administrative supervisors as to revisions or approval of the plans submitted;

Inspects or directs the inspection of electrical work being performed by contractors; recommends revision or acceptance of the work during each phase and at completion;

Makes studies of new projects and procedures in the field of electrical engineering.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principals and practices of electrical engineering; thorough knowledge of the planning, design and construction of electrical systems in buildings, bridges and other related projects; good knowledge of modern developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of electrical engineering; good knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to the construction and alteration of electrical systems in buildings; ability to plan, design and prepare engineering plans and specifications for electrical systems for buildings or other related projects; ability to perform engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on electrical engineering problems; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of technical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and six (6) years of experience in design and/or installation of electrical systems and equipment, including two (2) years as a Licensed Professional Engineer; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and ten (10) years of experience in design and/or installation of electrical systems and equipment, including two (2) years as a Licensed Professional Engineer; or

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

PROMOTIONAL

Four (4) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Electrical Engineer.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and throughout employment in this title, the employee must possess a Professional Engineer’s License issued by the State of New York.

R05/26/04

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive