City of Fort Collins

POSITION TITLE: Electrical Engineer III (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req8514

DEPARTMENT: L&P Electrical Engineering

LOCATION: UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG A

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $87,211.00 - 145,350.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $104,000.00 - 129,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 7/16/2026.

At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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Post-Offer Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

Engineering work related to developing procurement and application specifications for design, construction, installation, and operation of the electrical distribution utility system. Primary responsibilities include review and management of construction specifications, system materials specifications, and equipment service reliability. Knowledge of material and equipment testing and analysis will be required to determine failure causes while providing recommendations to mitigate future failures.

Additionally, they will collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain electric design and service standards while promoting safe and efficient system operations through technical guidance and training for designers, lineworkers, and operations personnel. The role will provide technical services and consultation to other engineers and staff to guide budgets and capital improvement projects. This role will provide oversight and review of similar work for lower level Electrical Engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Performs professional engineering work in the design and application of electric utility distribution equipment and installation practices. May also support design and process improvement through participation in industry organizations.
• Prepares and administers contracts with outside agencies to perform various construction activities and install equipment per Utilities Light and Power construction standards.
• Conducts studies and develops information as needed to determine system design and customer loading guidelines.
• Conducts electric system protection coordination studies and prepares work orders for application of protective devices.
• Coordinates work activities with, and may provide technical support to, other Light and Power projects and personnel. May supervise or coordinate the work of Level I and II Electrical Engineers, drafters, or technicians.
• Performs research, studies, and utilizes industry knowledge and connections to evaluate materials, equipment, and procedures for safety, reliability and effectiveness.
• Using knowledge of electrical engineering and related disciplines, prepares and revises specifications and standard drawings for electric material and equipment, designating parts and materials acceptable for specific uses.
• Analyzes quotations, proposals, and bids for total owning cost and conformance to specifications.
• Seeks input and gains consensus or acceptance with user personnel in development of new guidelines, standards, or procedures and communicates them to all affected parties. May participate on national and international industry working groups or standards making bodies as a means of gaining a broader understanding of design impacts to manufacturers and other users.
• Prepares work orders and construction plans for major field installation projects and special design projects requiring professional engineering expertise.
• Researches electric load growth patterns, establishes load projection guidelines for new development, and reviews contingency plans to restore service under emergency conditions.
• May perform electric system long range planning studies.
• May develop application and field installation standards and guidelines for the installation of fiber optic communications.
• May design substation equipment additions and upgrades.
• May provide project management functions such as vendor and contractor coordination, reporting, scheduling, inspection, testing, and final commissioning.
• Prepares stock item descriptions consistent with materials specifications and evaluates vendors.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices applicable to electric utility materials, design, application, construction, and operation.
• Knowledge of economics, statistics, and advanced math.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical and physics related concepts in order to solve moderately difficult to complex engineering problems.
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate at executive level and influence effectively.
• Uses strategic critical thinking, and analytical thought process to solve problems, resolve issues, and develop solutions to problems.
• Ability to prepare, review, analyze and assist with the preparation of bid specifications.
• Ability to apply engineering skills to assist with electric system long-range studies and planning.
• Skilled in the use of GIS, engineering, computer-aided drafting, web content/photo editing, spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Excellent customer service and co-worker relations skills.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferred

College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience Requirements

• Eight years of progressively responsible engineering experience in an electric utility.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Professional Engineering license desirable.

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Electrical Engineer III

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.

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