Electrical Engineer

Salary : $103,896.00 Annually

Location : 402 Municipal Drive Lubbock, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : E153-7411

Department : Lubbock Power & Light

Division : 7411 - Electric Distribution Engineering

Opening Date : 12 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 16 / 2026 5 : 00 PM Central

Summary

Performs professional level design and project management of electrical transmission, substation, and distribution projects including customer contact, field investigation, analysis, design, preparation of plans and specifications, supervision of engineering staff, and coordination with construction and operations staff.

Essential Functions

• Perform electrical engineering design, review, approval and project management of street lighting, overhead and underground electric distribution and transmission systems, and new and existing substations;
• Perform analysis of electrical systems including NESC calculations, short circuit calculations, load flow modeling calculations, (PSS / E) voltage drop calculations, transformer sizing, lighting calculations, capacitor application, overcurrent protection and coordination;
• Prepare cost estimates and written reports; develop specifications for materials and services; promote and represent LP&L in personal contacts and presentations to customers, architects, engineers, committees and boards;
• Supervise engineering staff as required to accomplish the tasks above;
• Research and apply new materials, methods, techniques, and technologies to expand and improve the efficiency, reliability, safety, and quality of the LP&L distribution system;
• Provide support, applications, and training for computer, software, GIS systems and SCADA systems (ACS);
• Monitor, document, and recommend policies for departmental environmental compliance;
• Monitor electric systems operations and respond to emergency call-out to assist in system restoration and customer contact;
• Develop, monitor, and administer contracts for materials and services;
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field with an additional four years of experience in electric distribution engineering; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following :

Valid current Driver's License

Physical exam required

Registered Professional Engineer

Knowledge and Abilities

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Physical Requirements :

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click

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Do you have a a bachelor degree in electrical engineering?

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Do you have an additional four years of experience in electric distribution engineering?

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Are you a "Registered Professional Engineer"?

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