Electrical Engineer I-III

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Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. Our downtown ballpark proudly serves as the home of the Milwaukee Brewers minor league affiliate. The team celebrated its inaugural Opening Night on April 14, 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for our community and downtown district.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $70,366.61 (minimum salary) to $96,905.52 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Electrical Engineer I.

The hiring range for this position is $77,671.57 (minimum salary) to $106,965.56 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Electrical Engineer II.

The hiring range for this position is $94,635.28 (minimum salary) to $130,327.17 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for a Electrical Engineer III.

Electrical Engineer I
Major Duties

• Develops and maintains relay setting for substation protective devices and line reclosers.
• Assists with construction, renovation, and maintenance of approximately twelve (12) Distribution and one (1) Transmission substations.
• Reviews system conditions and makes necessary changes and suggestions.
• Orders equipment and materials to support projects.
• Provides Project Management of multiple small to large projects, especially concerning substation equipment upgrade and replacement.
• Conducts training of other city employees in metering, relays, SCADA, substations, distribution and transmission system operation, load switching, and maintenance.
• Conducts technical reviews of site plans and proposals.
• Participates in staff meetings and work progress reviews.
• Attends monthly employee safety meetings; prepares and conducts two or three safety meetings annually.
• Develops relationships with all hands-on personnel, including linemen, meter technicians, control technicians, etc.
• Offers assistance as needed during system restoration after/during storms, accidents, and as needed.
• Provides assistance to Electric Engineer II and III and the division as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, and the National Electric Code. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

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Major Duties

• Oversees and develops transmission and distribution protection. Direct supervision of the Apparatus Technician and Substation Technician II.
• May assist with the construction, renovation, and maintenance of approximately twelve (12) distribution and one (1) transmission substations.
• Order equipment and materials to support projects, including vendor evaluation
• Provide project management on small-large projects of varying scopes, including processes, substation and line projects, etc.
• Performs testing, repair and maintenance of substation and line equipment.
• Performs switched capacitor and fixed capacitor bank applications as well as resistive voltage compensation/voltage control.
• Performs general engineering planning.
• Develops and presents technical and safety training.
• May assist other divisions as needed, especially concerning SCADA, load management, and distributed generation functions.
• Assists in storm/outage restoration and may serve with other engineers in maintaining at least one engineer available for emergency duty at all times.
• Develops a relationship with hands-on employees including linemen, meter technicians, control technicians, etc.
• Provides training and mentorship to less experienced engineers
• Assists Electric Engineering III and System Planning Manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, the National Electric Safety Code, and the National Electric Code. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

• This position will provide mentorship to less experienced engineers and technicians and assist in their development.
• Provides project management of various small to large projects.
• May act as backup to the Engineering and System Planning Manager.

Major Duties

• Oversees and develops transmission and distribution protection. Direct supervision of the Apparatus Technician and Substation Technician II.
• May assist with the construction, renovation, and maintenance of approximately fourteen (14) distribution and two (2) transmission substations.
• Order equipment and materials to support projects, including vendor evaluation
• Provide project management on small-large projects of varying scopes, including processes, substation and line projects, etc.
• Performs testing, repair and maintenance of substation and line equipment.
• Performs switched capacitor and fixed capacitor bank applications as well as resistive voltage compensation/voltage control.
• Performs general engineering planning.
• Develops and presents technical and safety training.
• May assist other divisions as needed, especially concerning SCADA, load management, and distributed generation functions.
• Assists in storm/outage restoration and may serve with other engineers in maintaining at least one engineer available for emergency duty at all times.
• Develops a relationship with hands-on employees including linemen, meter technicians, control technicians, etc.
• Provides training and mentorship to less experienced engineers
• Assists Engineering and System Planning Manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, the National Electric Code, FCC rules and regulations, and EPA rules and regulations. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

• This position has direct supervision over Apparatus Technician and the Substation Technician.
• Provides project management of various small to large projects.
• May act as backup to the Engineering and System Planning Manager.

Electrical Engineer I
Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering or other related course of study from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) institution.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Willingness and ability to acquire additional work-related knowledge.

• Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of engineering practices related to electrical transmission and distribution.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to utilities.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC), pertaining to utilities.
• Knowledge of electrical power quality and quality issues.
• Skill in analyzing data and making decisions.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment, including a computer, calculator, facsimile machine, and copier.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Must reside in Wilson County

Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering or other related course of study from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) institution.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with two years or more of related experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Certification as an Engineer in Training preferred.
• Must live in Wilson County.

• Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of engineering practices related to electrical transmission and distribution.
• Interest in power quality issues.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to utilities.
• Skill in use and explication of specialized software used for analyzing data and
• making decisions.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment, including a computer, calculator, facsimile machine, and copier.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Must live in Wilson County.
• Must work well in small teams, especially with hands-on employees.
• At the employee's discretion, the employee may assist line and service workers and technicians during routine work as a ground worker, primarily during storm restoration or major events (hurricanes, ice storms, etc.)
• The employee provides round the clock service as needed to restore the system or address issues in a pool with the Engineering & System Planning Manager and other engineers.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in Electrical Engineering or other related course of study from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) institution.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require five years of related experience.
• Certification as an Engineer Intern required, Professional Engineer preferred.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of engineering practices related to electrical transmission and distribution.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to utilities.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC), pertaining to utilities.
• Knowledge of electrical power quality and quality issues.
• Skill in analyzing data and making decisions.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of general office equipment, including a computer, calculator, facsimile machine, and copier.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Must live in Wilson County
• Must work well in small teams, especially with hands-on employees.
• At the employee's discretion, the employee may assist line and service workers and technicians during routine work as a ground worker, primarily during storm restoration or major events (hurricanes, ice storms, etc.)
• The employee provides round the clock service as needed to restore the system or address issues in a pool with the Engineering & System Planning Manager and other engineers.

• The work is typically performed in an office while sitting at a desk or table, or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. 
• Work may be performed outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
• May require the use of protective devices.
• The employee may be exposed to much noise.
• The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, and must distinguish between shades of color.