Electrical Engineer

The Engineer Ill is responsible for guiding and assisting in the engineering activities of the
Cooperative, applying technical knowledge and skills to ensure that the electrical system meets
present and future requirements. The Engineer Ill also provides direction and guidance to
colleagues and makes recommendations to management on various initiatives such as the smart grid, metering, and systems maintenance.

• Provide safe, efficient, and dependable services to BEC members at the lowest possible cost
• Ensure accurate data and recommendations are provided to consulting engineering firms and other departments for the adequate design of the electrical systems
• Manage the selection and placement of distribution equipment, all aspects of distribution automation, engineering analysis model creation, and protective device coordination
• Assist in the planning and management of the electric grid, including the transmission, substation, and distribution system
• Management of large projects to ensure the proper integration for a reliable operation of the power grid
• Conduct system analysis, planning, and monitoring, and maintain the flow and data of the GIS (Geographical Information System)
• Provide direction, training, and guidance to coworkers and make recommendations to management regarding the Cooperative's smart grid initiative, engineering modeling tools (Milsoft suite), metering, MDM (Master Data Management) system, GIS system upkeep, outage investigations, and OMS (Order Management System) systems maintenance
• Utilize Apollo ware as needed in engineering tasks
• Provide device training and support the implementation of EV (Electric Vehicle) chargers
• Proficient to operate BEC's enterprise software, such as NiSC

• Strong technical knowledge and skills in electrical engineering
• Ability to apply sound engineering judgement and make recommendations to management
• Experience with smart grid initiatives, metering AMI, MOM systems, GIS systems, OMS systems, distribution equipment selection, distribution automation, distribution planning, engineering analysis model creation, distribution energy resources, and protective device coordination
• Proficiency in tools such as Wind Mil and Light Table
• Knowledge of overhead and underground construction and design standards for distribution
• Experience with Apollo ware
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to provide direction and guidance to coworkers
• Ability to manage major engineering projects with minimal supervision
• Missing abilities need to be acquired within 1 year of the hiring date

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited university or a related field Professional Engineering License preferred

• Minimum of 5 years of Experience in Power Systems analysis and distribution engineering

• Valid Texas Driver's License and Related Insurance
• Must pass background and drug screening