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JOB POSTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICTS Invites applications for the position of: ELECTRICAL PROJECT DESIGNER POSTING #SB-125-20E The Sanitation Districts are a non-civil services public agency with over 1,700 employees. Our Joint Administration Office in Whittier is conveniently located near the 60/605-freeway interchange, 15 miles from downtown L.A. The Sanitation Districts also have various opportunities to enhance career growth as evidenced through various programs including tuition reimbursement, professional development, mentoring, and professional dues reimbursement. Benefit information can be found on our website at www.lacsd.org or by clicking on the Position Title and then the Benefits tab. Joint Administration Office, Whittier LOCATION: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION DESIGN SECTION, JOINT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform advanced design layout, complex drafting and initial concept design; provide technical assistance and coordinate the work of designers, drafting technicians and drafting consultants to facilitate the completion of electrical design projects. JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of a Supervising Designer, and technical direction from a Supervising Designer or Project Engineer, the incumbent performs complete 3D design layout of complex electrical systems involving drawing preparation from initial concept design to final drawings; prepares contract drawings, plans and specifications for capital construction and maintenance projects; provides technical guidance to and coordinates the work of designers, drafting technicians and drafting consultants on a project basis; checks electrical engineering drawings and specifications and makes material take-offs and cost estimates; makes field investigations; makes electrical calculations; establishes and maintains electrical drafting standards; performs drafting duties involving electrical plans, cross-sections, and electrical diagrams; and performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License; - AND - Option A: three years of experience performing duties equivalent to a Designer I, II; - OR - Option B: seven years of experience performing design and drafting work. A bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology with emphasis in drafting and design from an accredited college or university may be substituted for four of the seven years of required experience. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have ten years of experience performing duties equivalent to a principal electrical designer or equivalent title, more than 5 years experience with the design and development of electrical plans for wastewater, power generation, petrochemical, or heavy industrial facilities projects for public agencies, and at least 5 years working knowledge and practical application experience with the National Electrical Code (NEC) to include but not be limited to the following: Conduit fill and branch circuit sizing Motor Load Calculations Grounding Conductor Sizing EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The competitive selection process may cover a knowledge of: the principles of electrical design; contract administration; techniques, methods and equipment used in specialized electrical design layout work; construction materials; electrical systems; engineering mathematics; material take-offs and cost estimates; and microstation computer aided drafting systems. The ability to: utilize computer aided drafting systems and manual equipment to design and layout electrical plans from conceptualization to final stage; perform complex electrical drafting design; perform complex mathematical calculations for specialized electrical design; coordinate the work of drafting technicians, designers, and drafting consultants to meet established deadlines; analyze field engineering data and make technical recommendations; translate verbal ideas and sketches into completed electrical plans and contract drawings. SELECTION PROCESS: Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience and/or coursework. Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to the written examination. The selection process will consist of a written test weighted at 40%, and an interview weighted at 60%. Candidates must receive a qualifying score on each selection component to move forward in the selection process. NOTE: Prior to appointment, a thorough reference check will be conducted. The recommended candidate must undergo a job related pre-employment physical, which includes a drug and alcohol test. Candidates are also subject to a review of their DMV records for moving violations, chargeable accidents or more serious charges. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This posting will remain open until vacancy is filled and is subject to closure without notice. Please apply online at www.lacsd.org within the application period. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of a completed LACSD Employment Application or on-line application. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please confirm your email address is included in our application, and add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage qualified minorities, women and disabled persons to apply. 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