ELECTRICAL ENGINEER FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS

The City of Port Arthur is seeking a qualified professional engineering firm to provide electrical engineering design, project management, and on‑site field service for its water‑utility system. The firm must be registered with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, have a licensed Professional Engineer and master electrician on staff, and demonstrate experience with medium‑ and low‑voltage distribution, automation, and emergency response. Required capabilities include rapid (≤1 hour) on‑site response to critical failures, ability to procure auxiliary diesel generators up to 2,500 kW, develop specifications, acquire critical components, and manage sub‑contractors. Submissions are sealed RFQs due by 3:00 PM CST, October 7, 2026. The City will evaluate qualifications on experience, knowledge of the Port Arthur Water Treatment Plant, engineering/design capability, emergency response, and local business utilization, then negotiate a fee with the selected firm. • Scope: Electrical design, project management, and field service for water‑utility plant. • Mandatory qualifications: Texas PE and master electrician licensure, 1‑hour emergency response, generator procurement capability. • Deliverables: Design drawings (PDF/AutoCAD), QA/QC program, specifications, emergency support. • Submission: One original + three copies, sealed, by Oct 7 2026. • Evaluation criteria total 100 points; fee negotiated after short‑list.