Electrical Engineer Job Fredericksburg area,Virginia USA,Engineering

Reports to:
Director of Engineering & Technical Services NRECA Job Code: 54-3341

FLSA Status:
Exempt Last Update:
Mar 25, 2024

Pay Grade: 13

Position Summary

Assist in the design and planning of the Cooperative’s electric system to ensure reliable, safe and cost‑effective facilities are planned, constructed and maintained at the lowest reasonable cost consistent with good engineering and business practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in establishing and maintaining engineering and construction standards utilizing software applications including, but not limited to, computer-aided drafting (CAD) and solid modeling.

Perform duties of System SCADA controller, as warranted. Includes monitoring the SCADA system, initiating commands when necessary, and other tasks associated with SCADA operations and the SCADA system.

Perform duties for the design, installation, and maintenance of the SCADA system and distribution automation schemes. This shall include installation and wiring of components, installation of cabling, building of display screens, database maintenance, report development, assisting with remote switching operations, troubleshooting communications and control wiring, programming Remote Terminal Units, and making system repairs as required. Assist with the preparation, implementation, and documentation of engineering reports, studies, and investigations.

Take a proactive role in the Outage Management System (OMS) program to develop and maintain their operations, promote further development, and improve efficiency. Also, promote integration with the AMR System and SCADA Systems to further improve outage response and restoration efforts.

Assist the Director of Engineering and Technical Services with comprehensive studies and analysis of new technology.

Assist with installation, wiring, programming, interrogation, and maintenance system protection and operation of IED (Intelligent Electronic Devices) and field communications equipment.

Assist with field inspections of the distribution system and system improvement and

Become fluent with the maintenance and analysis of the system engineering model including its interactions with the GIS, CIS, OMS, AMI, MDM, and SCADA systems.

Assist in preparing, distributing, and maintaining all necessary maps, records, and

Prepare engineering reports, computations, cost estimates, specifications, or other

Keep abreast of and apply new or improved engineering and management techniques, standards, and practices.

Keep current on methods and procedures of position and available for training in other positions, with the objective of increasing the employee's value to the Cooperative and preparing for advancement.

Stay familiar with and observe all safety rules as outlined in the Cooperative Safety Manual.

Perform other such duties as may be requested or assigned to fulfill the needs of the Cooperative in the interest of good management practices.

Assist other Cooperative employees to implement Cooperative objectives and policies, as required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, plus a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in an electric utility, or closely related industry; or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Job Knowledge

As a condition of employment, successful completion of the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering examination) and EIT certification must be completed within the first 12 months of employment. Eligibility for future registration as a licensed PE (Professional Engineer) in the state of Texas upon completion of the required years of experience, and the PE examination is required.

Abilities and Skills

Must be able to investigate, analyze, and research topics and be able to prepare engineering reports, studies and training materials. Should possess at least a minimal level of understanding regarding communications, public relations, customer service and analysis of complex technical topics.

Requires strong analytical skills and excellent organization. It also demands a person with exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to relate ideas, concepts and…