Substation & Control Engineer

A rewarding career starts at Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC), where all team members matter. GUC provides a friendly and supportive work environment - as we all work together to bring sustainable and reliable utility solutions to our community every day. We value our employees by offering opportunities for professional and personal development, recognition, and a safe work environment. If you have a commitment to supporting and building our community, we want your energy and talent as a part of our diverse team.

Salary Range: $ – $
Anticipated Hiring Range: $ – $ (commensurate with skills and experience)

Under general direction, performs highly responsible engineering and management skills in the design, construction, operations and maintenance of the following systems: electrical substations and their control systems; emergency and peaking generators and their controls; mobile and operational data communication networks; supervisory, control and data acquisition systems (SCADA);performs after hour standby duty at the engineering level.

Over five years of experience

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid North Carolina driver’s license

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the State of North Carolina or Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification preferred

Overall responsibility for the management, leadership and direction of the department’s substation, controls, communications and load management group which includes installation, maintenance, and repair of substation facilities, communication facilities, generation facilities, and building electrical and control facilities, along with maintenance and repair of distribution equipment

Manages and directs the work of the Substation and Controls Engineering section and the Substation and Control operations personnel. Performs annual and semi-annual performance evaluations.

Manages and coordinates multiple projects utilizing internal and external resources; prepares specifications and bid packages for equipment purchases related to substation and controls facilities.

Assists the department head in the development of the department’s annual budget and long-range work plans (five-year)

Develops the overall system protection or coordination scheme of the transmission and distribution system

Monitors the loading and performance of substation and control facilities and initiates routines and programs oriented toward maintaining or improving the reliability of these facilities

Prepares or assists in the preparation of switching orders as required

Performs other duties as required

Medical and Dental Plans

Local Government Retirement System (LGERS) regular full-time and designated part-time employees are eligible 401(k) and 457 plan, including company 401(k) employer contribution

On-Site Health Clinic

Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Computer Purchase Program

Typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Employment is contingent upon passing a physical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and a comprehensive background check.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer”

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