Electric Utility Standards Engineer

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At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed ambition goals, rewarding both the outcome and how we achieve it.

At Liberty you’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact our communities. We’re committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, growth, and continuous learning.

We're seeking a Standards Engineer to join our team. Junior and Senior level engineer:
Plan, research, design, update, maintain, and communicate engineering design and construction standards for transmission and distribution type and equipment. Ensure compliance of approved material, standards, and procedures through interaction with other departments. Research, analyze, and support uniform and best practices in providing solutions to related line construction and materials issues. Assist in providing technical and application training for Construction Planners and field service, construction, and maintenance personnel.

• Engineer and design electrical distribution construction standards to ensure facilities that are reliable, cost effective and aligned with applicable US standards and codes. This includes performing a cost/benefit analysis of new materials and new construction standards.
• Evaluate and monitor manufacturers’ designs to ensure compliance with established specifications and guidelines. Investigate and resolve field-reported problems related to designs and materials, resolve material failure trends with suppliers, and make appropriate changes in the standards or material specifications.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry technologies and other utilities construction practices. Develop and perform field studies of material and construction standards to recommend modification or replacement of material items used.
• Update and maintain substation and transmission construction standards with input and assistance of the Substation Engineering department, Line Design Engineering department, and Construction Committee.
• Assist in providing technical and application training for Construction Planners and field service, construction, and maintenance personnel.
• Actively seek ways to improve job efficiency and standardization.
• Participate in collaboration by attending team meetings and supplying ideas.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain EIT certificate within 12 months preferred
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
• Capable of performing field inspections of electrical facilities, including negotiating the hazards and obstacles of typical construction sites with limited rough terrain walking
• Occasional lifting or moving up to 25 pounds
• Willing to travel (15% with some overnights)

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school with 10+ years of utility experience
• Proficient AutoCAD skills
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required for level IV engineers
• Ability to express both technical and non-technical information to individuals or groups in an organized, accurate and clear manner
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Life insurance and short‑term & long‑term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid company holidays, and 3 paid volunteer days
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and reimbursement for certification costs
• Reward & recognition programs, service…