Electrical Engineer

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

The primary duties of the Electric System Engineer are to analyze electric system resources and needs and develop the master plan to meet those needs, to include cost projections and capital budgeting under the direction of the General Manager of Operations. Monitors electric system operations and collaborates with all electric system departments.

• Monitors and projects short range and long range power supply, transmission, and distribution needs and availability
• Develop electric system master plan that includes demand projections, system capacity, power supply, transmission and distribution costs, capital project needs and financial requirements
• The electric system master plan must incorporate regulatory and electric industry standards, and assess the impact of those requirements
• Responsible for staking current and future electric projects for the distribution department
• Assist in the review and approval of contractor plans, including goals and objectives, work breakdown structure, detailed scope descriptions, detailed schedules, risk management approach, and milestone descriptions
• Coordinate with field management assessments and audits
• Provide technical direction, serve as a point of contact or business liaison, prepare briefings for senior management and assist in problem resolution specific to the program/project
• Design and test electronic products
• Write manufacture and test procedures and reports
• Participate in project teams and all activities related in the development and design of the electric system

Monitor and support power supply and distribution operations to ensure that power supply and quality meet all regulatory and industry standards, and customer expectations.

Assist with coordinating and directing Certification Training and job safety initiatives required for electric systems operations.

Attends and participates in company initiated orientation, meetings, conferences and on-site/off-site individual and group training or personal development programs as appropriate for this position so as to enhance knowledge and skills and prepare for change.

Travel as needed to participate in such training or development.

• Analyze power supply and delivery cost and distribution and/or resale strategies that include assisting the Financial Services Supervisor in the development of rates and structures
• Coordinates and collaborates with others in the development of budgets for electric system operations
• Analyze information and statistical data in order to monitor and evaluate electric system operations
• Develop contracts and supplementary agreements for customers when required

• Must possess organization, communication, and leadership skills
• Must possess knowledge in mathematical, electrical theory, and computer skills at a level necessary to accomplish the job
• Completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related area or education at a level necessary to accomplish the job
• Prefer knowledge of management practices, regulatory requirements and industry practices pertaining to public power, and prefer two years’ experience that is related and at a level necessary to accomplish the job
• Prefer a demonstrated level of expertise in electrical power system operations in the field of electric utility metering, SCADA communications and control, protective relaying or substation operation, and be knowledgeable of management practices, regulatory requirements and industry practices pertaining to electric system operations
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
• Must pass post-offer drug test and post-employment physical exam as required
• Must be capable of performing all Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to relate favorably to customers and to work cooperatively with other employees, regulatory groups and the general public
• Prefer experience in design, repair and analysis of electric systems
• Prefer exposure to electrical engineering design…