Electrical Planner

Electrical Planner

Salary

$67,225.60 - $107,515.20 Annually

Location

126 N. St. Andrews Street, Dothan, AL

Job Type

FULL TIME

Job Number

433-26-01

Department

Dothan Utilities

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
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Description

This position performs a variety of functions associated with the development and implementation of short- and long-range system expansion and maintenance plans and projects and in support of system regulatory compliance.

Major Duties

• Manages the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project as assigned to include the development of RFPs, the evaluation of vendors, contract negotiation and implementation, the development of project budgets and timelines, etc.; secures subcontractors; coordinates with vendors and construction crews and with other department personnel; trains staff on system operations.

• Manages day-to-day AMI system operations as assigned; reviews system performance and ensures compliance with contract requirements; identifies performance issues and makes corrections; ensures data integrity and completeness; identify faulty components/systems and makes replacements and repairs to restore operations.

• Manages the implementation of integrations to geospatial information, outage management, and customer information systems as assigned; performs data conversions; conducts daily edits; prepares reports and runs system queries.

• Manages power purchases and sales as assigned; prepares, analyzes, and reviews wholesale power purchases; maintains related records; designs, generates, prepares, and analyzes related reports; updates and calculates Power Cost Adjustment for retail sales.

• Manages the pole attachment program as assigned; reviews attachment requests and issues approvals or denials; inspects and reviews attachments; creates, issues, and manages National Joint Use Notification System tickets for removals and transfers; generates related department work orders.

• Manages the PCB and Used Oil program as assigned; maintains database of system transformers; maintains and files all records of associated invoices, reports, repairs, and disposal of transformers and used oil; prepares and files annual EPA and PCB reports; maintains records of oil spillages and prepares related reports; ensures the completion and recording of PCB storage area inspections.

• Manages and develops a variety of other system projects as assigned, including load management, mapping, and other projects.

• Assists in restoration efforts in the event of weather or other natural disasters.

• Provides support to engineering staff as needed.

• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of relevant state and federal codes, regulations, and standards.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and construction of electric transmission systems, substations, and electric distribution systems and associated equipment.
• Knowledge of AMI system development, maintenance, and operation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of metering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of electrical theory.
• Knowledge of customer usage patterns.
• Knowledge of SCADA system operation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development of solutions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations.
• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Assistant Director - Electric Operations assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the National Electric Code, the National Electric Safety Code, FCC regulations, EPA and ADEM regulations, state bid law, FEMA guidelines, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission guidelines, TVPAA specs, voluntary OSHA guidelines, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied planning, project management, and technical duties. The variety of systems and functions to be coordinated combined with changing priorities contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to manage assigned electrical system operations and development projects and to ensure compliance with relevant state and federal program regulations. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of utility operations and services.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with contractors, vendors, representatives of other utilities, state officials, and the public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and settle matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, warehouse, and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts and to electrical hazards. Work requires the use of personal protective devices.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited* college or university with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field and three (3) years recent experience with an electrical utility in the areas of metering, engineering, rate analysis, regulatory compliance, pole attachment, or system modeling;

OR

• Graduation from an accredited* college or university with an associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology or a related field and five (5) years recent experience with an electrical utility in the areas of metering, engineering, rate analysis, regulatory compliance, pole attachment, or system modeling.

• One (1) year recent experience working with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) preferred.

• One (1) year recent experience working with ACLARA preferred.

• One (1) year recent experience working with Pole Attachment programs preferred.

• One (1) year recent experience working with Utility Customer Information systems preferred.

• One (1) year recent experience working with SCADA preferred.

• One (1) year recent experience working with an ESRI based GIS mapping system preferred.

• Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER

Employees are required to complete/sign the Certification & Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/ Transfer form(s). [See condition(s) for details.]

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid driver license and acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)

• In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation within a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (PBA 1/9/95)

• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.

• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)

• Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standard, which includes drug/alcohol testing.

Application / Examination

Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.

Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date of this advertisement by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Dothan provides a diverse package of benefit programs:

• Vacation: 12 Vacation Days per calendar year

• Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays per calendar year

• Medical and Dental Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. Rates vary based on coverage selected

• Retirement Plan: Administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama

• Life Insurance: Administered through Unum Life. No cost for eligible employees

• Military Leave: up to 21 working days per calendar year with Military Orders

• Direct Deposit: Employees may elect to have their payroll check deposited directly into their bank account

• Employee Health Clinic: Industrial Nurse on duty for work related injuries and minor illnesses

Other benefits include: Cafeteria plan, Credit Union, Deferred Compensation plans, Employee Assistance Program, Physical Fitness Program, Jury Duty Leave and more.....

Note: All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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Supplemental Questions: This information will be used to determine your placement on the employment register and if you meet the basic qualifications as listed on the job posting. Therefore, please give detailed descriptions of your job duties. You must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of the application and the Supplemental Questions. Answer all questions as accurately and with as much detail as possible. Some questions request an explanation to support a "yes" answer. Your explanation should contain experience, education, etc., to show that you do possess whatever skill, knowledge or experience being addressed in the question. Employment and volunteer experiences used to answer any of the questions below must be listed on your application. If you use military experience to meet the experience requirements, do not give dates of your entire tour of duty, rather, you should indicate on your employment application, the month and year you began performing these duties and the month and year you stopped.

• I have read and understand the above statement and will submit any required verification or supporting documents by the closing of this advertisement.

02

Which best describes your highest completed level of education? Your education MUST be listed in the education section of your application in order to receive credit.

• None
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

03

Check the appropriate field of study for your degree.

• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Technology
• Other - Closely Related
• Other - Non Related
• No degree

04

If you checked "Other" in question #3 above, please list your degree/major/field of study, etc. If not applicable, list "N/A"

05

Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience with an electrical utility in the areas of metering, engineering, rate analysis, regulatory compliance, pole attachment, or system modeling?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• 15 - 19.9 years
• More than 20 years

06

List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #5. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

07

List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #5. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

08

Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• 15 - 19.9 years
• More than 20 years

09

List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #8. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

10

List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #8. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

11

Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience with ACLARA?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• 15 - 19.9 years
• More than 20 years

12

List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #11. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

13

List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #11. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

14

Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience with Pole Attachment Programs?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• 15 - 19.9 years
• More than 20 years

15

List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #14. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

16

List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #14. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

17

Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience with Utility Customer Information systems?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• 15 - 19.9 years
• More than 20 years

18

List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #17. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

19

List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #17. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

20

Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience with SCADA systems?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• 15 - 19.9 years
• More than 20 years

21

List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #20. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

22

List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #20. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

23

Which best describes your recent (within the past 5 years) work experience in ESRI based GIS Mapping Systems?

• No experience
• 0 - 0.9 year
• 1 - 2.9 years
• 3 - 4.9 years
• 5 - 9.9 years
• 10 - 14.9 years
• 15 - 19.9 years
• More than 20 years

24

List employer/s where you gained the experience in question #23. Employer(s) must be listed in both the work history section of your application and in your response below to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

25

List examples of duties performed to support your answer in question #23. Employer(s) must be listed in the work history section of your application to receive credit. If none, type "N/A" in the space below. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME."

26

In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular work station in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification (PBA 01/09/95). Are you willing to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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This is to certify that I have read and understand the Certification of Understanding & Condition of Employment/Promotion/Transfer form for this position with the City of Dothan, Alabama.

Click here to view form. Failure to check "I Agree/Understand" discontinues the application process. (A signed form will be requested at time of hire, promotion, transfer or demotion.)

• I agree.
• I disagree.

28

Do you have a valid operator drivers license and an acceptable driving record?

Click here to view the City of Dothans Motor Vehicle Policy.

• Yes
• No

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Note: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete employment information to include the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental questionnaire.

• I understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.

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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I WILL NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply. Should I desire to have updated information included for this specific position I should contact the Personnel/Human Resources office at (334) 615-3180 for assistance.

• Yes, I Understand

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Employer City of Dothan

Address 126 North Saint Andrews Street

Room 116

Dothan, Alabama, 36303

Phone 334.615.3180

Website http://www.dothan.org